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Dun Grianan is a Iron Age broch situated on the northern shore of Loch Mealt in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The structure dates to the later prehistoric period, typical of the broch-building tradition that flourished in northern Scotland during the Iron Age. The monument survives as a distinctive circular stone tower, characteristic of broch architecture with its hollow-walled construction designed to provide both defensive capability and substantial dwelling space. Dun Grianan represents an important example of the settlement patterns and architectural innovations of Iron Age communities in the Scottish Highlands.
Dun Grianan,broch on N shore of Loch Mealt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3509. View the official record →
Dun Grianan is a Iron Age broch situated on the northern shore of Loch Mealt in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3509.
Dun Grianan,broch on N shore of Loch Mealt dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch on n shore of loch mealt. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dun Grianan,broch on N shore of Loch Mealt 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 SM3509.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Dearg,fort 420m N of Valtos (1.3 km), Garafad School,homestead 740m NE of (2.4 km), Garafad,chambered cairn 100m W of Cadha Riach (2.4 km).
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