Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Boydston, dun site
In or near West Kilbride.
Boydston, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan Harbour · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boydston, 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
Boydston is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a dun, a type of fortified settlement from the Iron Age. The site provides insights into early Scottish history and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6643, -4.8322
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA22 8PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan Harbour — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1395084409 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boydston, dun site?
- Boydston, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA22 8PG).
- What is Boydston, dun site?
- Boydston, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boydston, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Ardrossan Harbour, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA22 8PG.
- Is Boydston, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Boydston, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boydston, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Ardrossan Harbour, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA22 8PG.