Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Ban,dun,Loch Huna
Iron Age · Dun,loch huna

Dun Ban,dun,Loch Huna

Scotland
HES SM5804
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun,loch huna
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Ban is a Iron Age dun situated on the shore of Loch Huna in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The structure comprises the remains of a defensive stone-built circular fort typical of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands, with evidence of substantial dry-stone walling construction. Its location on the loch shore reflects the strategic positioning common to duns of this era, affording both defensive advantages and access to water resources. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement and fortification practice in the northern Highlands during the first millennium BC.

Dun Ban,dun,Loch Huna is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5804. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Ban,dun,Loch Huna?

Dun Ban is a Iron Age dun situated on the shore of Loch Huna in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5804.

What period does Dun Ban,dun,Loch Huna date from?

Dun Ban,dun,Loch Huna dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun,loch huna. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Ban,dun,Loch Huna?

Dun Ban,dun,Loch Huna 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 SM5804.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Ban,dun,Loch Huna?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sornach a'Phobuill,stone circle (4.2 km), Craonaval,two cairns 330m and 430m NW of (4.5 km), Craonaval,chambered cairn 200m WNW of (4.6 km).

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