Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Pairc Gharbh, dun site
Pairc Gharbh, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pairc Gharbh, 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.
Place summary
Pairc Gharbh is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features remnants of a dun, a type of fortified settlement common in Iron Age Scotland. The site's historical significance is underscored by its location and the insights it provides into ancient Highland life.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.0936, -6.1777
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA61 7YU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: way/1394478726 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pairc Gharbh, dun site?
- Pairc Gharbh, dun site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA61 7YU).
- What is Pairc Gharbh, dun site?
- Pairc Gharbh, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pairc Gharbh, dun site?
- Drivers can use postcode PA61 7YU.
- Is Pairc Gharbh, dun site free to visit?
- Yes, Pairc Gharbh, dun site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pairc Gharbh, dun site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA61 7YU. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.