Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Ballycastle Dun
In or near Ardfern.
Ballycastle Dun — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Jackie Proven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ballycastle Dun 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
Ballycastle Dun is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a prehistoric fortification, notable for its historical significance in understanding ancient settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.2477, -5.6295
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: way/343007444 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ballycastle Dun?
- Ballycastle Dun is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4UD).
- What is Ballycastle Dun?
- Ballycastle Dun — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ballycastle Dun?
- Drivers can use postcode PA34 4UD.
- Is Ballycastle Dun free to visit?
- Yes, Ballycastle Dun is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ballycastle Dun?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4UD. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.