Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Grogarry, dun
Iron Age · Dun

Dun Grogarry, dun

Scotland
HES SM5185
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Grogarry is a Iron Age dun located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of the stone remains of a prehistoric fortified dwelling, characteristic of the dun type of structure that was constructed and occupied during the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands. As a defended residential site, it forms part of the archaeological evidence for settlement patterns and social organisation in northern Scotland during the later prehistoric period. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the reference HES INSPIRE SM5185.

Dun Grogarry, dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5185. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Grogarry, dun?

Dun Grogarry is a Iron Age dun located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5185.

What period does Dun Grogarry, dun date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Grogarry, dun?

Dun Grogarry, 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 SM5185.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Grogarry, dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Scarie, island dun in Loch Scarie, North Uist (1 km), Sidhean Tuath,burnt mound,Balranald (1.4 km), Cille-Pheadair,cross 800m N of Balmartin (3.3 km).

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