Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCape Wrath Hotel, dun 930m SSE of
Iron Age · Dun

Cape Wrath Hotel, dun 930m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM3798
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A dun located approximately 930 metres south-southeast of Cape Wrath Hotel in Sutherland, Scotland, is a fortified circular or oval stone structure dating to the Iron Age. The monument comprises a defensive dwelling characteristic of northern Scottish prehistoric settlement, constructed with stone walls and designed to provide protection and habitation for a small community or family group. Such duns are among the most distinctive architectural remains of the Iron Age in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, representing a period of significant social stratification and the need for fortified domestic centres. The site's location in the far northwest of mainland Scotland reflects the distribution of Iron Age settlement across the region and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and social organisation in prehistoric Sutherland.

Cape Wrath Hotel, dun 930m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3798. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cape Wrath Hotel, dun 930m SSE of?

A dun located approximately 930 metres south-southeast of Cape Wrath Hotel in Sutherland, Scotland, is a fortified circular or oval stone structure dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3798.

What period does Cape Wrath Hotel, dun 930m SSE of date from?

Cape Wrath Hotel, dun 930m SSE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cape Wrath Hotel, dun 930m SSE of?

Cape Wrath Hotel, dun 930m SSE of 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 SM3798.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cape Wrath Hotel, dun 930m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cape Wrath Hotel,cairn 670m SSW of (0.3 km), Cape Wrath Hotel,chambered cairn 950m ESE of (0.9 km), Cape Wrath Hotel,standing stones 1050m E of (0.9 km).

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