Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Mhic Leoid,tower,Loch Tangusdale
Tower,loch tangusdale

Dun Mhic Leoid,tower,Loch Tangusdale

Scotland
HES SM5210
Site type
Tower,loch tangusdale
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Mhic Leoid is a tower situated on the shore of Loch Tangusdale in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The structure represents a defensive fortification typical of the Hebridean tower tradition, likely dating to the medieval period when such strongholds served as seats of local clan authority. The tower's location on the loch shore reflects the strategic importance of waterborne access and control in the Scottish Highlands and Islands during this era. The site remains archaeologically significant as a record of Gaelic settlement patterns and the military architecture employed by regional powers in northern Scotland.

Dun Mhic Leoid,tower,Loch Tangusdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Mhic Leoid,tower,Loch Tangusdale?

Dun Mhic Leoid is a tower situated on the shore of Loch Tangusdale in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5210.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Mhic Leoid,tower,Loch Tangusdale?

Dun Mhic Leoid,tower,Loch Tangusdale 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 SM5210.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Mhic Leoid,tower,Loch Tangusdale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Ban,promontory fort and broch (1.8 km), Alt Chrisal, multi-period settlement 750m ESE of Gortein, Barra (1.9 km), St Michael's Chapel,chapel,Port na Cille,Barra (2.1 km).

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