Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Balmeanach, dun site
In or near Uig.
Balmeanach, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Glen Breaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balmeanach, 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
Balmeanach is an archaeological dun site located in the Scottish Highlands. This site features the remains of a fortified structure, typical of Iron Age construction, offering insights into 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
- 57.6329, -6.2473
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV51 9LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: way/1395343115 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmeanach, dun site?
- Balmeanach, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV51 9LB).
- What is Balmeanach, dun site?
- Balmeanach, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balmeanach, dun site?
- Drivers can use postcode IV51 9LB.
- Is Balmeanach, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Balmeanach, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balmeanach, dun site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV51 9LB. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.