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Duncarron Medieval Village

Carron Valley (B818), Carron Bridge, by Denny, North Lanarkshire, FK6 5JL

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Overview

  • About View
    • Duncarron is a modern reproduction of a 12th century fortified village from the early Middle Ages of Scotland. It is the reconstruction of a typical residence of a Scottish clan chief from the early part of the last millennium.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is a manual door at the front of the ticket office near the car park, accessed via a ramp and step.
      There is a main entrance at the front of the fort which is accessed via a steep slope.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Fort Entry Level; the Jail House, Artisan's House, Trading Posts and Traditional Roundhouse.
      Fort Level 2 (steep slope); Axe Throwing, Archery, the Wood Working area and the Armoury.
      Fort Level 3 (steep slope).
    • The following areas have stepped access: the ticket office/gift shop.
      Fort Entry Level; the Guard House and the Bastion.
      Fort Level 2; the Long House, the Field Hospital, the Blacksmith's (internal areas) and Louden House.
      on Fort Level 3; the Chieftain's Hut.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of the Fort, near the Jurassic Gates.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located to the rear of the Fort, near the Jurassic Gates.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located round to the left beyond the ticket office.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a further car park located near the Fort, available upon request.

Entrance (Ticket Office)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the ticket office building, near the car park.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are 4 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Three of the steps lead to the entrance from the right of the building, then there is one 4cm step in the door threshold.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • Staff come out to greet visitors and can operate externally, bypassing the ramp/steps.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter the ticket office.
  • The distance from the ticket office entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ticket office reception sells hot/cold drinks and snacks.
    Takeaway cups are available.
    There are outdoor picnic tables available in front of the ticket office.
    There is also a gift shop within the ticket office.

Access To (Fort Main Entrance from Ticket Office)

  • The main entrance to the fort is located along the path to the right as you face the ticket office entrance.
  • The distance from the ticket office is 300m.
  • The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Use of the upper car park near the Jurassic Gates entrance can be requested to bypass this path and steep slopes.

Parking (Fort Parking - Jurassic Gates)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along the forestry road, near the fort.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings and compacted earth.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • Use of this car park is by staff arrangement, as some forestry gates may require opening.

Access Point (Jurassic Gates - Fort Parking)

  • This access point is located at the rear of the fort, near the alternative parking.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The gates have a low visual contrast.

Access Point (Fort Main Entrance - The Murderhole)

  • This access point is located at the front of the fort.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • Assistance is available at the access point.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • The gates have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.

Outdoor Spaces (Fort - Main Area)

  • The following is available in this area: a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a reproduction of a fortified village and living history events.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel and compact earth.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Jail House, Artisan's House, Trading Posts and Traditional Roundhouse.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Guard House and the Bastion.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Outdoor Spaces (Fort - Level 2)

  • The following is available in this area: a reproduction of a fortified village and living history events.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel and compact earth.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: level 2 itself (via steep slope), Axe Throwing, Archery, the Wood Working area and the Armoury.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Long House, the Field Hospital, the Blacksmith's (internal areas) and Louden House.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Outdoor Spaces (Fort - Level 3)

  • The following is available in this area: a reproduction of a fortified village and living history events.
  • Outdoor areas consist of gravel and compact earth.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: level 3 itself (via steep slope).
  • The following areas have stepped access: the Chieftain's Hut.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Access To (The Bastion)

  • The distance from the Jurassic Gates is 20m.
  • The most accessible route has steps.
  • There are 20+ steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a 57cm gap between the steps and a guard rail on the right.

Toilet with Adaptations (Portable Toilet - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the main area.
    • The distance from the Jurassic Gates is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 145cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 46cm from the floor.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • A hand sanitiser, 80cm high is available.