Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale
Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale — archaeological site in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0796°, -5.5892°.
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Place summary
Castle Dounie is a hill-fort located in Knapdale, within the Scottish Highlands (postcode PA31). It is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0796, -5.5892
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q1265200 (CC0)
- commons: Castle Dounie - geograph.org.uk - 245254.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale?
- Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8PH).
- Is Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale a listed building?
- Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale free to visit?
- Yes, Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castle Dounie, dun, Knapdale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8PH. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.