Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Grugaig, dun 730m S of Glasnakille, Elgoll
Iron Age · Dun 730m s of glasnakille, elgoll

Dun Grugaig, dun 730m S of Glasnakille, Elgoll

Scotland
HES SM915
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 730m s of glasnakille, elgoll
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Grugaig is an Iron Age dun located 730 metres south of Glasnakille near Elgoll in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Scottish Iron Age, constructed as a stone-built circular or oval defensive structure typical of the period. Such duns served as residences for local elites and their households, combining domestic and defensive functions within a single fortified enclosure. The monument's survival in the landscape provides evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and building practices in the Scottish Highlands.

Dun Grugaig, dun 730m S of Glasnakille, Elgoll is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM915. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Grugaig, dun 730m S of Glasnakille, Elgoll?

Dun Grugaig is an Iron Age dun located 730 metres south of Glasnakille near Elgoll in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM915.

What period does Dun Grugaig, dun 730m S of Glasnakille, Elgoll date from?

Dun Grugaig, dun 730m S of Glasnakille, Elgoll dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 730m s of glasnakille, elgoll. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Grugaig, dun 730m S of Glasnakille, Elgoll?

Dun Grugaig, dun 730m S of Glasnakille, Elgoll 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 SM915.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Grugaig, dun 730m S of Glasnakille, Elgoll?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Liath,broch,Elgol (2.1 km), Cnocan nan Cobhar,chambered cairn,Kilmarie (5.3 km), Dun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire (5.4 km).

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