Archaeological sites · North West England
Killantringan Bay, dun site
In or near Portpatrick.
Killantringan Bay, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Ann Cook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Killantringan Bay, 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
Killantringan Bay is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a dun, a type of fortified settlement, indicative of prehistoric habitation in the area. The site's significance lies in its potential to provide insights into early Scottish society and coastal living.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8688, -5.1438
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1395182954 (ODbL)
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Killantringan Fell
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Killantringan Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
standing stone 190m ESE of Knock and Maize
Windmills · 1.6 km
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Vineyards · 2.8 km
Portpatrick
Towns & cities · 2.9 km
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Killantringan Lighthouse
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Killantringan Fell
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Killantringan Fell
Killantringan Fell — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Killantringan Bay
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standing stone 190m ESE of Knock and Maize
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killantringan Bay, dun site?
- Killantringan Bay, dun site is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8TW).
- What is Killantringan Bay, dun site?
- Killantringan Bay, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Killantringan Bay, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8TW.
- Is Killantringan Bay, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Killantringan Bay, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Killantringan Bay, dun site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8TW. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.