Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos
Iron Age · Fort 420m n of valtos

Dun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos

Scotland
HES SM3518
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 420m n of valtos
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Dearg is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 420 metres north of Valtos in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument comprises a fortified settlement typical of the Iron Age period, when such defensive structures were constructed throughout the Scottish Highlands. The site's designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Iron Age settlement and land use in the region. Like other duns of this era, the fort would have served as a defended residence for a local community or elite group during the Iron Age occupation of northern Scotland.

Dun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3518. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos?

Dun Dearg is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 420 metres north of Valtos in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3518.

What period does Dun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos date from?

Dun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 420m n of valtos. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos?

Dun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos 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 SM3518.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Grianan,broch on N shore of Loch Mealt (1.3 km), Rubha Nam Brathairean, Dun Hasan and quern quarry (2.1 km), Garafad School,homestead 740m NE of (3.7 km).

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