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The Doon, Kirkcudbrightshire

The Doon is a prehistoric dun overlooking Nun Mill Bay, Kirkcudbrightshire. It is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.
Historic Environment Scotland Scheduled Monument SM13744.

Primary Name(s): The Doon
Place Type: Prehistoric Dun
Historic County: Kirkcudbrightshire
Lat, Long: 54.866192,-4.0890224
Grid Reference: NX 6602 5437
Civil Parish: Twynholm CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN304917

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Doon,_Kirkcudbrightshire_304917