Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore
Iron Age · Dun 420m sw of ardmore

Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore

Scotland
HES SM3885
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 420m sw of ardmore
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Neill is a Iron Age fortified structure located approximately 420 metres southwest of Ardmore in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of a dun, a distinctive form of stone-built roundhouse characteristic of northern Scotland during the Iron Age period. Such structures typically featured thick stone walls and served defensive and residential functions for elite households. The monument is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM3885 and represents an important example of Iron Age settlement architecture in the Scottish Highlands.

Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3885. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore?

Dun Neill is a Iron Age fortified structure located approximately 420 metres southwest of Ardmore in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3885.

What period does Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore date from?

Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 420m sw of ardmore. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore?

Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore 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 SM3885.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardmore,chapel & burial ground 230m SW of (0.2 km), Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm (2.4 km), Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh (3.3 km).

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