Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun nan Gall Broch, 215m SW of Craigmore, Isle of Mull
215m sw of craigmore, isle of mull

Dun nan Gall Broch, 215m SW of Craigmore, Isle of Mull

Scotland
HES SM13687
Site type
215m sw of craigmore, isle of mull
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun nan Gall Broch is a Iron Age defensive structure located on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. The broch represents a form of circular stone tower characteristic of northern Britain, typically constructed during the later Iron Age, roughly between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. Like other brochs in Scotland, it would have served as a fortified residence or stronghold for a local elite family, with its distinctive hollow-walled construction providing both structural strength and defensive capability. The monument stands as evidence of the sophisticated architectural knowledge and social hierarchy of Iron Age communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Dun nan Gall Broch, 215m SW of Craigmore, Isle of Mull is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13687. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun nan Gall Broch, 215m SW of Craigmore, Isle of Mull?

Dun nan Gall Broch is a Iron Age defensive structure located on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13687.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun nan Gall Broch, 215m SW of Craigmore, Isle of Mull?

Dun nan Gall Broch, 215m SW of Craigmore, Isle of Mull 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 SM13687.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun nan Gall Broch, 215m SW of Craigmore, Isle of Mull?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc nan Dubh Leitire,meeting place 1600m S of,Mull (6.1 km), Torr-a-clachan,fort 565m SW of (6.9 km), Torr Aint,fort,Mull (7 km).

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