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Dun, 790m NNE of Glenmeanich is a Iron Age or Early Historic hilltop fortification located in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. The site consists of the remains of a dun, a type of small fortified dwelling characteristic of northern Scotland during the Iron Age and Early Historic periods. Such structures typically feature substantial stone walls and commanded elevated positions that afforded both defensive advantage and visibility across surrounding terrain. Though the site has suffered degradation over centuries, it remains an important archaeological monument testifying to the settlement patterns and social organisation of early medieval Scotland.
Dun, 790m NNE of Glenmeanich is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5472. View the official record →
Dun, 790m NNE of Glenmeanich is a Iron Age or Early Historic hilltop fortification located in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5472.
Dun, 790m NNE of Glenmeanich 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 SM5472.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnoch, dun 260m SSW of Croft House (4.5 km), Loch Beannacharain,crannog (5 km).
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