Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat
Iron Age · Fort 1520m n of achnabat

Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat

Scotland
HES SM11817
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 1520m n of achnabat
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal an Dunriachaidh is a Iron Age fort located approximately 1520 metres north of Achnabat in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site represents a defensive settlement typical of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands, when such fortified positions served as strongholds for local communities. The fort's physical remains demonstrate characteristics consistent with Iron Age settlement patterns in northern Scotland, though its precise chronology and construction history require further archaeological investigation. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's national monument records with the designation INSPIRE SM11817.

Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11817. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat?

Caisteal an Dunriachaidh is a Iron Age fort located approximately 1520 metres north of Achnabat in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11817.

What period does Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat date from?

Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 1520m n of achnabat. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat?

Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat 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 SM11817.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal an Dunriachaidh, fort 1520m N of Achnabat?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruthven, crannog 610m NNE of (4.1 km), Tom Buidhe, enclosure 480m NNE of Ruthven (4.2 km), Torness, cairn 305m NNW of (4.8 km).

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