Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Kirkton, dun site
Kirkton, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Dorrell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkton, dun site is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Kirkton is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a dun, a type of fortified settlement typical of the Iron Age. The site provides insights into ancient defensive structures and the habitation patterns of past communities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2879, -5.6072
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: node/12895219972 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkton, dun site?
- Kirkton, dun site is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 57.2879°, -5.6072°.
- Is Kirkton, dun site free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Kirkton, dun site is free.