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Moredun Top Hillfort

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Moredun Top Hillfort

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Moredun Top Hillfort

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Location: Earn, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. View of Perth from the Bench – Moncreiffe Hillfort Viewpoint loop from Barnhill

10.9km

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290m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of Perth from the Bench – Moredun Top Hillfort loop from Oudenarde

8.46km

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250m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Moredun Top Hillfort loop from Barnhill

3.30km

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130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Brian

August 27, 2017

There are two hill forts here. The smaller, named after the hill, sits above crags on the southern rim. The other, called Moredun or Carnac, encircles ground at the very summit.
Many hill forts were built in Scotland about 2,700 to 1,500 years ago. Typically, they are on hills or headlands with panoramic views, where natural features helped to provide some of the defences. Moncreiffe’s cliffs and terraces made this place ideal for the needs of its fort builders.
In 728 AD, a battle was fought here during a struggle between two warlords of the ancient Picts, Angus and Alpin, for control of the Pictish throne. Both that battle and aspects of the structure of Moredun fort suggest that Moncreiffe Hill could have had special significance as a Pictish royal centre.

Andrew

January 23, 2022

From the north car park the white waymarked trail will lead to both the hill forts and past some intersting sculptures.

Karl 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

March 25, 2024

In addition to the nearby information boards, there's lots of online information about the hill forts around here. Moredun Top hillfort has been subject to archaeological digs in recent years - reports available online.

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Moredun Top Hillfort

1. View of Perth from the Bench – Moncreiffe Hillfort Viewpoint loop from Barnhill

2. View of Perth from the Bench – Moredun Top Hillfort loop from Oudenarde

3. Moredun Top Hillfort loop from Barnhill

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