Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Craighead Hill, dun site
In or near Dailly.
Craighead Hill, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Girvan · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Craighead Hill, dun site is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Craighead Hill is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its ancient dun, a type of fortified settlement associated with early Scottish communities. The site provides insight into the region's prehistoric habitation and social organisation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.2754, -4.7992
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA26 9QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Girvan — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/1395081175 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craighead Hill, dun site?
- Craighead Hill, dun site is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA26 9QE).
- What is Craighead Hill, dun site?
- Craighead Hill, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Craighead Hill, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Girvan, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA26 9QE.
- Is Craighead Hill, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Craighead Hill, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craighead Hill, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Girvan, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA26 9QE.