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Druim nan Slochd is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 250 metres north-northwest of Flodigarry Hotel in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument comprises a univallate or possibly bivallate defensive structure typical of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands, designed as a fortified residential settlement. The dun's position on elevated terrain reflects the strategic siting common to such fortifications, affording defensive advantage and visibility across the surrounding landscape. As a designated scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland records, the site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns and settlement technology in northern Scotland.
Druim nan Slochd, dun 250m NNW of Flodigarry Hotel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8457. View the official record →
Druim nan Slochd is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 250 metres north-northwest of Flodigarry Hotel in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8457.
Druim nan Slochd, dun 250m NNW of Flodigarry Hotel dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 250m nnw of flodigarry hotel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Druim nan Slochd, dun 250m NNW of Flodigarry Hotel 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 SM8457.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Flodigarry, broch 100m N of Flodigarry Hotel (0.2 km), Dun Beag,dun,Balmeanach,Staffin (3.8 km), St Moluag's Church,Kilmaluag Bay (3.9 km).
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