Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Ardtreck, galleried dun, Skye
Iron Age · Galleried dun, skye

Dun Ardtreck, galleried dun, Skye

Scotland
HES SM7120
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Galleried dun, skye
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Ardtreck is a galleried dun located on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of the remains of a dry-stone fortified structure characterised by the presence of internal galleries within its walls, a distinctive architectural feature of Scottish Iron Age duns. The site represents an important example of the defensive settlement strategies employed in the Scottish Hebrides during this period, reflecting the sophisticated building techniques and social hierarchies of Iron Age communities in the north of Britain.

Dun Ardtreck, galleried dun, Skye is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Ardtreck, galleried dun, Skye?

Dun Ardtreck is a galleried dun located on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7120.

What period does Dun Ardtreck, galleried dun, Skye date from?

Dun Ardtreck, galleried dun, Skye dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a galleried dun, skye. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Ardtreck, galleried dun, Skye?

Dun Ardtreck, galleried dun, Skye 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 SM7120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Ardtreck, galleried dun, Skye?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Struanmore, chambered cairn 800m SW of Struan Primary School (1.8 km), Ullinish Lodge,chambered cairn,Bracadale (2.4 km), Ullinish,fort,Bracadale (2.4 km).

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