Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Mor, broch, 280m NW of Dun Mor, Vaul, Tiree
Iron Age · Broch, 280m nw of dun mor, vaul, tiree

Dun Mor, broch, 280m NW of Dun Mor, Vaul, Tiree

Scotland
HES SM13665
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch, 280m nw of dun mor, vaul, tiree
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Mor is a Iron Age broch situated on the island of Tiree in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age period and represents one of the distinctive fortified circular stone towers characteristic of prehistoric Scotland. Brochs such as this example served defensive and possibly residential functions for local populations during this prehistoric era. The site remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns and architectural practices in the Scottish Hebrides.

Dun Mor, broch, 280m NW of Dun Mor, Vaul, Tiree is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13665. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Dun Mor, broch, 280m NW of Dun Mor, Vaul, Tiree?

Dun Mor is a Iron Age broch situated on the island of Tiree in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13665.

What period does Dun Mor, broch, 280m NW of Dun Mor, Vaul, Tiree date from?

Dun Mor, broch, 280m NW of Dun Mor, Vaul, Tiree dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch, 280m nw of dun mor, vaul, tiree. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Mor, broch, 280m NW of Dun Mor, Vaul, Tiree?

Dun Mor, broch, 280m NW of Dun Mor, Vaul, Tiree 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 SM13665.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Mor, broch, 280m NW of Dun Mor, Vaul, Tiree?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Beag, Dun, 220m NE of Rhum View, Vaul, Tiree (0.4 km), Ringing Stone, cup marked boulder, Balephetrish, Tiree. (1.6 km), Kirkapol, chapel and cross-incised rocks 300m NW of Lodge Hotel, Tiree (1.9 km).

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