Loudoun Hill

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Loudoun Hill is a prominent volcanic plug and historic landmark in East Ayrshire, Scotland, known for its strategic role in medieval battles and its distinctive rocky profile in the surrounding landscape.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf hill
historic site
volcanic plug
associatedWith Robert the Bruce
Wars of Scottish Independence
category landform of East Ayrshire
mountain and hill of East Ayrshire
volcanic plug of Scotland
country Scotland
elevation around 316 metres
geologicalOrigin volcanic activity
hasArchaeologicalRemains evidence of prehistoric occupation
traces of ancient fortifications
hasFeature distinctive profile in surrounding landscape
steep rocky outcrop
hasMonument Robert the Bruce monument
hasNearbyRoute A71 road
hasNearbyWatercourse River Irvine
hasRecreationRoute walking paths to summit
historicalPeriodOfSignificance Wars of Scottish Independence era
medieval era
knownFor Battle of Loudoun Hill (1296)
Battle of Loudoun Hill (1307)
association with Robert the Bruce
strategic role in medieval battles
landscapeContext overlooks River Irvine valley
surrounded by farmland
locatedIn Ayrshire
East Ayrshire
Lowlands of Scotland
locatedNear Darvel
Strathaven
nearestMajorCity Glasgow
nearestTown Darvel
popularFor hiking
local tourism
rock climbing
protectedAs scheduled monument
siteOf Battle of Loudoun Hill (1296)
Battle of Loudoun Hill (1307)
usedFor grazing land on lower slopes
military strongpoint
strategic lookout
viewpointFor Clyde Valley region
linked to: Clyde Valley

surrounding Ayrshire countryside

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Battle of Loudoun Hill location Loudoun Hill