Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site
In or near Dalmally.
Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmally · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barr a'Chaistealain, 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
Barr a'Chaistealain is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a dun, a type of fortified dwelling typical of Iron Age Scotland. The site provides insights into the region's prehistoric habitation and defensive architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.3996, -4.9796
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA33 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmally — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/1393811715 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site?
- Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA33 1AA).
- What is Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site?
- Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmally, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA33 1AA.
- Is Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barr a'Chaistealain, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Dalmally, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA33 1AA.