Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun Skeig, vitrified fort
Dun Skeig, vitrified fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Robbie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dun Skeig, vitrified fort 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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Official information
Dun Skeig is an Iron Age fort complex located on a rocky outcrop in Kintyre, Scotland. The site features prehistoric buildings, including a notable vitrified fort, and offers a moderately challenging climb with scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Place summary
Dun Skeig is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for being a vitrified fort, a type of structure where the stone has been melted and fused together by intense heat, indicating a significant historical use.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7558, -5.5751
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA29 6XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- en.wikipedia.org
Sources
- osm: way/670351742 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun Skeig, vitrified fort?
- Dun Skeig, vitrified fort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA29 6XN).
- What is Dun Skeig, vitrified fort?
- Dun Skeig, vitrified fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dun Skeig, vitrified fort?
- Drivers can use postcode PA29 6XN.
- Is Dun Skeig, vitrified fort free to visit?
- Yes, Dun Skeig, vitrified fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dun Skeig, vitrified fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA29 6XN. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.