Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura
Iron Age · Dun 340m ne of crackaig hill,jura

Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura

Scotland
HES SM6249
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 340m ne of crackaig hill,jura
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Crackaig Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located on the island of Jura in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 340 metres north-east of Crackaig Hill. The site represents a typical example of the defensive stone structures constructed during the Iron Age period, when such duns served as strongholds for local communities and their livestock. The dun's physical remains evidence the construction techniques and settlement patterns characteristic of Iron Age societies in the Scottish Hebrides, reflecting the strategic importance of defended positions in this maritime region during antiquity.

Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6249. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura?

Crackaig Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located on the island of Jura in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 340 metres north-east of Crackaig Hill. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6249.

What period does Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura date from?

Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 340m ne of crackaig hill,jura. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura?

Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura 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 SM6249.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura (1 km), Barran Dubh,hut circle 130m SE of,Jura (1.3 km), Claig Castle,Jura (6.2 km).

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