Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Aisgain Broch, Isle of Mull
Isle of mull

Dun Aisgain Broch, Isle of Mull

Scotland
HES SM13688
Site type
Isle of mull
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Aisgain Broch is a prehistoric circular stone tower located on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age, a period when such brochs were constructed across northern Scotland, typically serving defensive and residential purposes for local communities. The broch exhibits the characteristic thick-walled circular design typical of its monument class, with the remains preserving evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Hebridean region. Like many Scottish brochs, Dun Aisgain represents an important archaeological record of Iron Age fortified architecture and settlement in the western isles.

Dun Aisgain Broch, Isle of Mull is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13688. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Aisgain Broch, Isle of Mull?

Dun Aisgain Broch is a prehistoric circular stone tower located on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13688.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Aisgain Broch, Isle of Mull?

Dun Aisgain Broch, Isle of Mull 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 SM13688.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Aisgain Broch, Isle of Mull?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crackaig, chapel and burial ground 370m S of, Treshnish, Mull (2.7 km), Crackaig and Glac Gugairidh, depopulated settlements, Mull (2.7 km), Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull (3.6 km).

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