Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement
Iron Age · Broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement

Dun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement

Scotland
HES SM5429
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Barraglom is a broch and associated settlement complex located in Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The site comprises a broch structure, cup-marked rocks, fish traps, and evidence of settlement activity, representing a multi-period use of the landscape. The broch itself is characteristic of Iron Age defensive or high-status residential architecture found in Scotland, whilst the cup-marked rocks indicate earlier prehistoric activity at the location. The presence of fish traps demonstrates the economic importance of water management and marine resources to the inhabitants of this Iron Age community.

Dun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5429. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement?

Dun Barraglom is a broch and associated settlement complex located in Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5429.

What period does Dun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement date from?

Dun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement?

Dun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement 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 SM5429.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Barraglom,broch,cup marked rocks,fish traps and settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tursachan, Barraglom, Beàrnaraigh / Standing Stones, Barraglom, Great Bernera (0.3 km), Aird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig (0.9 km), Airigh Mhaoldonuich,fallen standing stone (1 km).

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