Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Howmoor, dun site
In or near Dailly.
Howmoor, 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
- Maybole · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Howmoor, 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
Howmoor is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its ancient dun, a type of fortified settlement, reflecting the region's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3700, -4.7204
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA19 8DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/1395083163 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howmoor, dun site?
- Howmoor, dun site is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA19 8DY).
- What is Howmoor, dun site?
- Howmoor, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Howmoor, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA19 8DY.
- Is Howmoor, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Howmoor, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howmoor, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA19 8DY.