Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm
Iron Age · Broch 230m nne of feorlig farm

Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm

Scotland
HES SM3494
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 230m nne of feorlig farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Feorlig is a broch situated 230 metres north-north-east of Feorlig Farm in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Brochs are distinctive Iron Age defensive structures, typically dating to between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD, and Dun Feorlig represents this characteristic Scottish monument type. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the official designation HES INSPIRE SM3494. As with many brochs, the structure would have served as a fortified dwelling, though its precise state of preservation and specific archaeological characteristics require examination of detailed site records held by Historic Environment Scotland.

Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3494. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm?

Dun Feorlig is a broch situated 230 metres north-north-east of Feorlig Farm in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3494.

What period does Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm date from?

Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 230m nne of feorlig farm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm?

Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm 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 SM3494.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh (1 km), Ardmore,chapel & burial ground 230m SW of (2.2 km), Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore (2.4 km).

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