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Dun an Rudha Buidhe is a Iron Age dun situated on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the substantial remains of a defensive circular stone structure, characteristic of the dun type fortifications that were constructed and occupied throughout the Iron Age in the Scottish Highlands and islands. Such structures typically served as secure settlements for elite families or communities and demonstrate the architectural sophistication and social organisation of Iron Age societies in Scotland. The dun's location on Islay reflects the strategic importance of the Inner Hebrides during this period, when maritime communication routes and local resources made such island locations valuable for settlement and defence.
Dun an Rudha Buidhe,dun,Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5658. View the official record →
Dun an Rudha Buidhe is a Iron Age dun situated on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5658.
Dun an Rudha Buidhe,dun,Islay dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun,islay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dun an Rudha Buidhe,dun,Islay 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 SM5658.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Thrudernish,fort,Trudernish Point,Islay (1.5 km), Dun nan Gall,fort,Islay (1.7 km), Cill a'Chuibein, chapel (1.8 km).
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