Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale
Iron Age · Dun, glenborrodale

Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale

Scotland
HES SM7799
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun, glenborrodale
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal Breac is a Iron Age dun situated in Glenborrodale, Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a stone-built defensive structure characteristic of the dun typology found throughout the Scottish Highlands and Islands during the Iron Age period. The site occupies a strategic location within the Glenborrodale valley, reflecting the settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in the region. As with many duns of this period, the structure would have served as a fortified residence for a local elite family, combining domestic occupation with defensive capability.

Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7799. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale?

Caisteal Breac is a Iron Age dun situated in Glenborrodale, Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7799.

What period does Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale date from?

Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun, glenborrodale. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale?

Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale 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 SM7799.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Risga, shell midden and related structures on SE side of island (1.7 km), Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas (3.8 km), Ardslignish, burial ground 320m SW of (4.9 km).

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