Hill of Muchalls

Hill of Muchalls

The Hill of Muchalls is a coastal mountainous landform situated approximately 1.4 kilometers west of the Bridge of Muchalls in Aberdeenshire, Scotland within the Mounth Range of the Grampian Mountains. [United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map Landranger 45, Stonehaven and Banchory, 1:50,000 scale] The peak elevation of this mountain is 120 metres above mean sea level. From Megray Hill there are expansive views to the North Sea facing east. The summit affords scenic vies of the historic harbour of Stonehaven. [ [http://www.awpr.co.uk/downloads/Environmental%20Statement%5CEnvironmental%20Statement%20Appendices%5CAppendices%20Part%20D%20-%20Fastlink%5CA41.1%20-%20Landscape%20Area%20Description.pdf Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Environmental Assessment, Aberdeenshire Council (Megray characteristics)] ]

Geology and hydrology

The surface runoff and flank drainages of the Hill of Muchalls flow to the Burn of Muchalls, situated nearby to the north. Nearby similar landforms include Kempstone Hill, Garrison Hill, Craggie Cat and Curlethney Hill.

History

Neolithic traces of civilisation appear on the nearby Kempstone Hill in the form of standing stones. [ [http://www.ancient-scotland.co.uk/site.php?a=96 Ancient Scotland: Kempstone Hill] ] This hill is near to the posited location for the noted Battle of Mons Graupius between the Romans and the indigenous Caledonians. [Archibald Watt, "Highways and Byways Round Stonehaven", Gourdas House Publishers, Aberdeen (1984)] [Hogan, C. Michael, "History of Muchalls Castle", (2005)] The major Roman Camp of Raedykes is situated approximately four kilometres to the southwest. Proximate area historic structures of note include Muchalls Castle, Ury House and Rickarton House.

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