Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Mor,dun,Garrabost
Iron Age · Dun,garrabost

Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost

Scotland
HES SM5366
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun,garrabost
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Mor, Garrabost is an Iron Age dun situated in Ross-shire, Scotland, representing a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Atlantic Scottish Iron Age. The monument consists of a stone-built circular or oval structure with substantial defensive walls, typical of duns constructed during the first millennium before the Common Era. Located in Garrabost, the site reflects the settlement patterns and architectural traditions of Iron Age communities in the north of Scotland, where such duns served as defended homesteads for elite or high-status families. The survival of the stone structure provides archaeological evidence for understanding domestic life, social organisation, and fortification strategies in the Scottish Highlands during this period.

Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5366. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost?

Dun Mor, Garrabost is an Iron Age dun situated in Ross-shire, Scotland, representing a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Atlantic Scottish Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5366.

What period does Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost date from?

Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun,garrabost. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost?

Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost 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 SM5366.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Mor,dun,Garrabost?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dursainean,chambered cairn,Garrabost (1.3 km), Cnoc nan Dursainean,standing stone 500m NE of (1.5 km), Clach Stein,fallen standing stone,Lower Bayble (2.2 km).

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