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