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Kemp Law Dun Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Kemp Law Dun

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Kemp Law Dun history

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The place-name ‘Kemp’ is found elsewhere in the south of Scotland, such as in Auchinleck Castle and Kemps Castle.

Structure

The dun lies in a well defended position on a minor ridge, but the site has been much disturbed and robbed of stone . At Smith’s time in the 1890s some stones were to be seen lying around and some of these were vitrified .

Vitrification

It is not clearly understood why or even how the stone walls were vitrified . Extreme heating has been shown to weaken the structure and an act of destruction seems unlikely . Deliberate destruction following capture of the site or some form of ritual destruction by the ruling chief .

Etymology

The name “Kemp” is derived from Middle English kempe and from Old English cempa, meaning “warrior, knight, fighter or champion” A kemp in Scots is a hero or a champion of great strength . The name is applied to many hillforts, mottes, etc. throughout Scotland .

You can visit Kemp Law Dun places with Walkfo Kemp Law Dun to hear history at Kemp Law Dun’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Kemp Law Dun has 14 places to visit in our interactive Kemp Law Dun map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Kemp Law Dun, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Kemp Law Dun places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Kemp Law Dun & the surrounding areas.

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14 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Kemp Law Dun places to visit

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Kemp Law Dun has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Kemp Law Dun’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Kemp Law Dun’s information audio spots:

Dundonald Castle Dundonald Castle is a fortified tower house built for Robert II on his accession to the throne of Scotland in 1371. It was used as a royal residence by Robert II and his son Robert III.

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