Dumbarton Castle, Scotland, UK by danapommet
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I stood on top of Dumbarton Rock and looked down on what I have posted. I can not believe that men with swords could capture the lower fort and fight their way 240 feet (73 meters) up the rock face that you see. (You have to imagine that the cannon and stonework below were not there 1255 years ago.) My next post will give you a better look at the path up. A 1995 photo scanned. Zoom will help with the current details.
HISTORY - Dumbarton Castle has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Great Britain. It overlooks the Scottish town of Dumbarton, and sits on a plug of volcanic basalt known as Dumbarton Rock. At least as far back as the Iron Age, this has been the site of a strategically important settlement. Its early residents were known to have traded with the Romans. The presence of a settlement is first recorded in a letter Saint Patrick wrote to King Ceretic of Alt Clut in the late 5th century. From the fifth century until the ninth, the castle was the centre of the independent British Kingdom of Strathclyde. The King of the Britons (Vikings)of Dumbarton in about AD 570 was Riderch Hael, who features in Norse legends. During his reign Merlin was said to have stayed at Alt Clut. In 756 the first (and second) losses of Dumbarton Rock were recorded. A joint force of Picts and Northumbrians captured Alcluith after a siege, only to lose it again a few days later. Info from Wikipedia.
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Dana
Comments (33)
jocko500
wow just climbing up there be hard to do. wonderful shot
kbrog
Awesome POV on this capture, looks like it would be a hard castle to overcome. :)
Faemike55
Fantastic capture and very inteesting history Impressive view to say the least
Richardphotos
what incredible history.amazing capture also
mickeyrony
Very steep ..... hiiii my friend. Now ouff went to lazer that would have believed that ... But. Beautiful setting and good storytelling ((5 + +)) Hiiii.....Très escarpé mon ami . Ouff Maintenant rendu au lazer qui aurait crut cela... Mais . Superbe prise et bonne narration ((5++))
eekdog
oh wow! what a captivating shot my freind.. love your info also..
npauling
Gosh that looks steep and a long way down. A super capture.
goodoleboy
Fabulous clarity, DOF, color and texture in this super shot, Dana. But with my acrophobia, no way would I be able to look down on that magnificent scene without passing out, followed by falling brutally down the face of that cliff. Thank you for the pertinent information about this legendary castle, and, would that be Merlin the Magician? His nototious sister's name slips my mind at the moment.
wotan
What beautiful view... fantastic shot and POV!
Lashia
Beautiful POV, for those of us that will never see it- thanks for sharing! :-)
Selina Photography™
blinkings
I'm exhausted just thinking about it!
Feliciti
wow what a way down !!but wonderful view and place !!
durleybeachbum
They must have wanted it very much! Asthma inducing shot!
Isabelle711
Excellent POV. :))))) It would be extra hard to carry all that needed to be carried, and then go all the way up this to the very top. :))) Amazing history and I thank you for that. :))))) Excellent capture. :)))) Thank you for sharing all the beauty you see. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))
jayfar
A lot of men died painful deaths in and around these castles. This is a splendid shot Dana and shows off the true scale of what the attackers faced.
fallen21
Superb view, very nicely captured.
rainbows
Incredible pov, dear Dana A wonderful capture. Hugs Di. xx
m_j_s
Wonderful POV for this shot! Nice one!!
lior
Excellent capture!
dakotabluemoon
This is a fantastic capture over the place just to cool.
jmb007
superbe photo!!
MrsRatbag
Amazing! Beautiful capture!
mariogiannecchini
Great pov in this beautiful photo , Dana ! Great story !
jendellas
What an amazing capture, excellent view!!!
moochagoo
Difficult to fight and get this castle :))
sandra46
wonderful POV
bobrgallegos
Awesome POV and interesting story!!!
flavia49
smashing POV!! wonderful
Erestorfan
Just climbing up there would be a feat...I can't imagine being tired from hand to hand combat, carrying a VERY heavy sword and having to climb it! Very interesting history to this place!
mgtcs
This is really an outstanding place Dana, very impressive photo and story! ***