Kilmartin Monuments
Name: Dun Ballygowan Dun Ballygowan
Type: Dun
NGR: NR 814980
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Description
The dun is situated in a forestry plantation and on all sides except the SE is relatively level. It is 10m in diameter, the wall is at one point 4.8m thick, the inner face is about 1m high (three courses) and where the outer face survives it is set about 2m below the level of the interior. The entrance is on the WSW and is 1m wide at its inner end.
Excavation Details
This site has not yet been excavated.
Access / Ownership
This site is on private land and permission should be sought.
Published References
  • Campbell and Sandeman, 42-3, no.298
Abbreviated References