Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Kirkton, dun site
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Kirkton, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Dorrell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkton, 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
Kirkton is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a dun, a type of fortified settlement typical of the Iron Age. The site provides insights into ancient defensive structures and the habitation patterns of past communities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.2879, -5.6072
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/12895219972 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkton, dun site?
- Kirkton, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8FE).
- What is Kirkton, dun site?
- Kirkton, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkton, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8FE.
- Is Kirkton, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkton, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkton, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8FE.