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Dundee Law
Extinct volcano of Dundee, Scotland, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dundee Law is a hill in the centre of Dundee, Scotland, and is the highest point in the city. The Law is what remains of a volcanic sill, which is the result of volcanic activity around 400 million years ago.[3] With a large war memorial at its summit, it is the most prominent feature on the local skyline.[4]
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Dundee Law | |
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![]() Dundee Law as seen from The Old Steeple | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 174 m (571 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 78 m (256 ft) ![]() |
Listing | Tump[2] |
Coordinates | 56.469734°N 2.990000°W / 56.469734; -2.990000 |
Geography | |
Dundee Law in the Dundee City council area. Dundee Law in Scotland | |
Location | Dundee, Scotland |
Geology | |
Age of rock | ~400-415 million years |
Mountain type | Crag and tail, Volcanic sill |
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