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Dun Mhic Laithean is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located on the island of Groatay in Scotland. The monument comprises a dun, a characteristically Scottish form of fortified dwelling constructed with stone walls, which typically dates to the Iron Age period. The site represents evidence of settlement and defensive architecture during the prehistoric Iron Age, when such structures served as fortified residences for local populations in the Scottish islands and highlands. The designation reference HES INSPIRE SM5807 records this monument within the Historic Environment Scotland national record.
Dun Mhic Laithean,dun,Groatay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5807. View the official record →
Dun Mhic Laithean is a defended settlement of Iron Age date located on the island of Groatay in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5807.
Dun Mhic Laithean,dun,Groatay dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun,groatay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dun Mhic Laithean,dun,Groatay 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 SM5807.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Nighean Righ Lochlainn,dun,Loch an Duin,Loch Portain (2.6 km), Loch Gille-ghoid,cave settlement N of (2.6 km), Loch na Caiginn,dun and settlement (2.9 km).
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