Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Hallin,broch,Hallin
Iron Age · Broch,hallin

Dun Hallin,broch,Hallin

Scotland
HES SM916
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch,hallin
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Hallin is a broch situated on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The structure represents the characteristic architectural form of Atlantic roundhouses, with a circular defensive tower constructed of dry stone masonry typical of broch construction in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The site reflects the settlement patterns and defensive requirements of Iron Age communities in northern Scotland, where such monumental structures served as focal points for local populations. The broch remains a significant archaeological monument documenting the material culture and building traditions of the pre-Roman Iron Age in the far north of Britain.

Dun Hallin,broch,Hallin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM916. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Hallin,broch,Hallin?

Dun Hallin is a broch situated on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM916.

What period does Dun Hallin,broch,Hallin date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Hallin,broch,Hallin?

Dun Hallin,broch,Hallin 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 SM916.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Hallin,broch,Hallin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trumpan Church, burial ground and 'Priest's Stone', Hallin (3.7 km), Dun Borrafiach, broch, Waternish (4.9 km), Dun Gearymore, broch, buildings and rig & furrow, Skye (5.9 km).

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