Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Monk Wood Mains, dun site
In or near Coylton.
Monk Wood Mains, 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 · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monk Wood Mains, 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
Monk Wood Mains is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a significant dun, a fortified structure typical of the Iron Age, providing insight into early Scottish habitation and defence.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3912, -4.6259
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA19 8EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/12914191518 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monk Wood Mains, dun site?
- Monk Wood Mains, dun site is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA19 8EY).
- What is Monk Wood Mains, dun site?
- Monk Wood Mains, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monk Wood Mains, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA19 8EY.
- Is Monk Wood Mains, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Monk Wood Mains, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monk Wood Mains, dun site?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA19 8EY.