What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records The Dounan as Promontory Fort (later Prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Agnes Anderson: Port of Spittal Bay, Rhinns of Galloway, North ChannelShip (19th Century) · 239 yd
Knockinaam Lodge HotelHotel (period Unassigned), War Memorial (20th Century) · 292 yd
Morroch BayBay · 442 yd
North Port O'spittalCinerary Urn(s) (bronze Age) · 756 ydNorth Port O' SpittalStanding Stone (prehistoric) · 856 yd
Peace and Plenty: Tandoo Point, Rhinns of Galloway, North ChannelBrig (18th Century) · 1352 yd
Wee Port O' SpittalFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.0 mi
Dunskey CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.2 mi
KnockteenanMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Portpatrick, Old and New CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 1.7 mi
Laganderry HillMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.8 mi