Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAn Dun, fort, Dun Deardail
Iron Age · Fort, dun deardail

An Dun, fort, Dun Deardail

Scotland
HES SM2893
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort, dun deardail
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

An Dun, also known as Dun Deardail, is a vitrified Iron Age fort located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of a univallate fortification with a single stone rampart, typical of Iron Age defensive structures in the Scottish Highlands. The rampart exhibits vitrification, a process whereby stone has been fused through intense heat, a characteristic feature of many Scottish Iron Age forts that may have resulted from defensive burning or construction technique. The site represents an important example of prehistoric fortified settlement in the region and reflects the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of Iron Age communities in northern Scotland.

An Dun, fort, Dun Deardail is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2893. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is An Dun, fort, Dun Deardail?

An Dun, also known as Dun Deardail, is a vitrified Iron Age fort located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2893.

What period does An Dun, fort, Dun Deardail date from?

An Dun, fort, Dun Deardail dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort, dun deardail. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting An Dun, fort, Dun Deardail?

An Dun, fort, Dun Deardail is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2893.

What other scheduled monuments are near An Dun, fort, Dun Deardail?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort William, fort (4.7 km), Inverlochy Castle (5.3 km), Caledonian Canal,Corpach to Banavie (6.8 km).

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