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Dumbarton Castle

August 5, 1997
Near Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire
Map Reference: NS 400 745
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Dumbarton Castle: Guard turret Dumbarton Castle: Wall carving Dumbarton Castle: Guard station view
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Dumbarton Castle: 10th century sculpted stone Dumbarton Castle: sculpted stone Dumbarton Castle: Capstone with scissors
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