Kilmartin Monuments
Name: Ballymeanoch Ballymeanoch
Type: Dun
NGR: NR 843962
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Description
The dun is on a site which is relatively level on all sides except to the SE where it falls away steeply. It has a diameter of 10m . The inner face of the wall can be traced for nearly all its circuit and measures 1m (three courses) at its highest. Less of the outer face is visible, the best preserved is 0.95m high (six courses) and in the S it is set 2m below the level of the interior where the wall is 4.8m thick. The entrance is 1m wide at the 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