Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dun Ardtreck
Dun Ardtreck — archaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dun Ardtreck is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.3347°, -6.4301°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Dun Ardtreck is a D-shaped dun, or "semi-broch", located on the west coast of the island of Skye, in Scotland (grid reference NG33503581).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Dun Ardtreck is a D-shaped fortification (dun) of a type commonly regarded as a prototype broch or "semi-broch". It was built with the straight side of the fort facing the sheer cliffs. It encloses an area of about 13 by 10 metres. It was constructed with a rudimentary hollow-wall. The entrance is particularly well-preserved with door-checks characteristic of brochs. The entrance to a guard cell led off to the right behind the door-checks. Surrounding the dun is an outer wall which runs along much of the edge of the knoll on the landward side.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.3347, -6.4301
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV47 8SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- wikidata: Q18150923 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dun Ardtreck (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dun Ardtreck - geograph.org.uk - 250463.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Skye, Dun Ardtreck
Skye, Dun Ardtreck — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Fiskavaig Bay
Fiskavaig Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Croft Bunkhouse
Croft Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Skyewalker Hostel
Skyewalker Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Islands
Portnalong
Portnalong in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Piers · Scottish Islands
Fiskavaig
Fiskavaig in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
More archaeological sites in this region
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve
Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve — forested nature reserve in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Abernethy Forest
Abernethy Forest — forest in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Abriachan Forest
Abriachan Forest — Forest near Abriachan village in Scotland.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achnashellach Forest
Achnashellach Forest is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun Ardtreck?
- Dun Ardtreck is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 57.3347°, -6.4301°.
- Is Dun Ardtreck free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Dun Ardtreck is free.