Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Eistean,fort and dun
Iron Age · Fort and dun

Dun Eistean,fort and dun

Scotland
HES SM5356
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort and dun
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Eistean is a Iron Age fort and dun located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument comprises the remains of a prehistoric fortified structure characteristic of the dun type common throughout the Scottish Highlands during the Iron Age period. The site's elevated position and defensive architecture reflect the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age communities in northern Scotland. Like other duns of this era, the structure would have served both as a residence for a person of status and as a focal point for the local settlement and its surrounding territory.

Dun Eistean,fort and dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5356. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Eistean,fort and dun?

Dun Eistean is a Iron Age fort and dun located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5356.

What period does Dun Eistean,fort and dun date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Eistean,fort and dun?

Dun Eistean,fort and dun 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 SM5356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Eistean,fort and dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clach Stein,standing stones,Knockaird (0.8 km), Teampull Ronaidh,chapel (1.3 km), Carnan a'Ghrodhair,souterrain (2.6 km).

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