Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Dornadilla or Dun Dornaigil,broch
Iron Age · Broch

Dun Dornadilla or Dun Dornaigil,broch

Scotland
HES SM90113
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Dornaigil is a broch situated in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands, dating to the Iron Age. The structure survives to a considerable height, retaining much of its characteristic double-walled circular stone construction typical of brochs built in northern Scotland during the first centuries BC and AD. The broch's walls display the sophisticated dry-stone masonry characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements, with evidence of internal galleries within the thick defensive walls. As one of the better-preserved examples of this distinctive Scottish monument type, Dun Dornaigil provides important archaeological evidence for the settlement patterns and defensive architecture of Iron Age Highland communities.

Dun Dornadilla or Dun Dornaigil,broch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Dornadilla or Dun Dornaigil,broch?

Dun Dornaigil is a broch situated in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90113.

What period does Dun Dornadilla or Dun Dornaigil,broch date from?

Dun Dornadilla or Dun Dornaigil,broch dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Dornadilla or Dun Dornaigil,broch?

Dun Dornadilla or Dun Dornaigil,broch 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 SM90113.

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