Dun Cruit
Dun Cruit is an archaeological site in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Dun Cruit is situated nearby to the islet Harp Rock, as well as near the peak Cruachan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: inaccessible stack off the W shore of Lunga (Treshnish Isles) with remains of walls
- Also known as: “Dùn Cruit” and “Dun Cruit, dun site”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Lunga and Sgeir an Eirionnaich.
Lunga
Island
Photo: Gordon McKinlay, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The island of Lunga is the largest of the Treshnish Isles in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Isles are part of the Loch Na Keal National Scenic Area.
Fladda
Islet
Photo: John Allan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Fladda is the northernmost of the Treshnish Isles. Its name comes from the Old Norse Flat-ey meaning "flat island". Fladda is owned by the Hebridean Trust. Fladda is situated 2 miles northeast of Dun Cruit.
Dun Cruit
- Categories: promontory fort, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
56.49164° or 56° 29′ 30″ northLongitude
-6.42695° or 6° 25′ 37″ westOpen location code
9C8MFHRF+M6OpenStreetMap ID
node 12896906827OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q63282017
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In Other Languages
“Dun Cruit” goes by many names.
- German: “Dun Cruit”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Harp Rock and Cruachan.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Gometra House and Treshnish Cottages.
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