Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBen Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay
Iron Age · Dun 570m ne of,vatersay

Ben Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay

Scotland
HES SM5206
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 570m ne of,vatersay
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Ben Rulibreck Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement situated 570 metres north-east of Vatersay in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of a dun, a type of small circular or oval stone-built defensive structure characteristic of Iron Age settlement in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. As with many duns of this period, the site would have served as a residence for a local elite family, providing both domestic accommodation and fortified protection. The structure reflects the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the region during the first millennium BC.

Ben Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5206. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ben Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay?

Ben Rulibreck Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement situated 570 metres north-east of Vatersay in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5206.

What period does Ben Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay date from?

Ben Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 570m ne of,vatersay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ben Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay?

Ben Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay 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 SM5206.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ben Rulibreck,dun 570m NE of,Vatersay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beinn Ruilibreac, standing stones and enclosure 360m ESE of, Vatersay (0.7 km), Dun a'Chaolais,broch,Vatersay (2.5 km), Cairn Galtar,dun 310m SW of,Sandray (3.3 km).

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