Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Alascaig,broch
Iron Age · Broch

Dun Alascaig,broch

Scotland
HES SM4964
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Alascaig is a broch situated in Ross-shire, Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age and represents one of the distinctive fortified circular stone towers characteristic of northern Britain during this period. The broch form, with its hollow-walled circular design, reflects the architectural innovations and defensive requirements of Iron Age communities in Scotland. Like other brochs in the region, Dun Alascaig would have served as a significant settlement and stronghold for the local population, though detailed archaeological investigation of this particular site remains limited in the published record.

Dun Alascaig,broch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4964. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Alascaig,broch?

Dun Alascaig is a broch situated in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4964.

What period does Dun Alascaig,broch date from?

Dun Alascaig,broch dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Alascaig,broch?

Dun Alascaig,broch 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 SM4964.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Alascaig,broch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Creich,fort & castle SE of Bonar Bridge (1.5 km), Bravard,cairn,two hut circles & field system 100m N of (2.4 km), Ardvannie, chambered cairn 100m SW of Woodside (2.6 km).

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