Peniel Heugh (/ˈpnəl.ˈhj/; 237 m)[1] is a hill near Ancrum and Nisbet in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. On it stands the Waterloo Monument.

The Waterloo Monument on Peniel Heugh

Geology

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The heugh is composed of olivine micrograbbro, and is a volcanic plug.[2]

Geography

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Places nearby include Bonjedward, Crailing, Jedburgh, Monteviot House, Roxburgh.

The Roman Heritage Way and St. Cuthbert's Way pass by the heugh and the monument.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Peniel Heugh". hillbagging.co.uk. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Peniel Heugh". Geology North. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
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Sources

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  • Parkhouse, G (2006), 'Peniel heugh, Scottish Borders (Crailing parish), fieldwalking', Dorchester

55°31′45″N 2°33′03″W / 55.5292°N 2.5508°W / 55.5292; -2.5508