What is recorded here
Arthur's Seat is shown as a mountain / peak on the public map of City of Edinburgh. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Arthur's Seat is a prominent volcanic hill in Edinburgh, rising to approximately 251 metres above sea level. Composed of basalt and formed during the Carboniferous period, it is a remnant of an ancient volcanic plug and offers panoramic views of the city; it is also associated with local folklore linking it to the legend of King Arthur.
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Places near here
Arthur's Seat, Holyrood ParkNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 6 yd
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Arthur's Seat from Whinny HillMountain or hill · 71 yd
Edinburgh, Holyrood Park, Arthur's SeatPolished Axehead (stone)(period Unassigned) · 71 yd
Arthurs Seat from the Palace of Holyrood House gardensOld home or work place · 83 yd
Holyrood Park, Arthur's SeatArrowhead (bronze Age) · 167 yd
The Nether HillMountain / peak · 186 yd
Crow HillMountain / peak · 194 yd
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Edinburgh, Holyrood ParkNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 410 yd
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