Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDùn aig Rubha Guail / Dun, Rubha Guail
Rubha guail

Dùn aig Rubha Guail / Dun, Rubha Guail

Scotland
HES SM13808
Site type
Rubha guail
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dùn aig Rubha Guail is a prehistoric dun situated on a promontory in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a circular stone-built fortification typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands. Its position on the headland would have provided defensive advantages and control over maritime approaches. The site represents an important example of dun architecture from the later prehistoric period, when such fortified settlements served as residences for local populations and markers of territorial authority in northern Scotland.

Dùn aig Rubha Guail / Dun, Rubha Guail is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13808. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dùn aig Rubha Guail / Dun, Rubha Guail?

Dùn aig Rubha Guail is a prehistoric dun situated on a promontory in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13808.

Who is responsible for protecting Dùn aig Rubha Guail / Dun, Rubha Guail?

Dùn aig Rubha Guail / Dun, Rubha Guail 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 SM13808.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dùn aig Rubha Guail / Dun, Rubha Guail?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knock,dun 1200m NE of (7.7 km), Ashaig, burnt mound 125m NNW of Faskin (9.5 km), Ashaig, remains of church and burial ground, shell midden and Tobar Aiseig well (9.9 km).

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