Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Ach an Duin, dun site
In or near Achahoish.
Ach an Duin, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Patrick Mackie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ach an Duin, 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
Ach an Duin 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. This site provides insight into ancient Scottish habitation and defensive structures.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9269, -5.5392
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: way/1394819157 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ach an Duin, dun site?
- Ach an Duin, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8PD).
- What is Ach an Duin, dun site?
- Ach an Duin, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ach an Duin, dun site?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8PD.
- Is Ach an Duin, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Ach an Duin, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ach an Duin, dun site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8PD. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.