Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack
Iron Age · Fort,kilmorack

Dun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack

Scotland
HES SM2422
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort,kilmorack
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Garbhlaich is a vitrified Iron Age fort located near Kilmorack in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of stone fortification walls that have been subjected to intense heat, a process known as vitrification, which fused the stonework into a glassy mass. This defensive structure dates to the Iron Age and represents an important example of the hillforts that characterised settlement and territorial control in northern Britain during this period. The fort's vitrified remains provide archaeological evidence of either defensive warfare or the deliberate destruction of the stronghold in antiquity.

Dun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack?

Dun Garbhlaich is a vitrified Iron Age fort located near Kilmorack in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2422.

What period does Dun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack date from?

Dun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort,kilmorack. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack?

Dun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack 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 SM2422.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Garbhlaich,fort,Kilmorack?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun a Chliabhain,fort (1.2 km), Dun Mor,fort (1.7 km), Dun Fhamhair,fort (1.9 km).

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