Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Balnahard, dun site
Balnahard, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balnahard, 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
Balnahard is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a dun, a type of fortified structure typical of Iron Age Scotland. The site offers insights into early Scottish settlement and defensive architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.1185, -6.1491
Sources
- osm: way/1394478829 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balnahard, dun site?
- Balnahard, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Balnahard, dun site?
- Balnahard, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balnahard, dun site?
- Its coordinates are 56.1185°, -6.1491°.
- Is Balnahard, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Balnahard, dun site is free to enter.