Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg
Iron Age · Dun,loch druidibeg

Dun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg

Scotland
HES SM919
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun,loch druidibeg
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Raouill is a Iron Age dun situated on the shores of Loch Druidibeg in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The structure comprises a defensive fortification typical of the Iron Age period, featuring a stone-built circular or sub-circular enclosure characteristic of dun architecture in the Scottish Highlands. Such duns served as strongholds for local chieftains and their retinues during the Iron Age and early medieval periods, providing protection and demonstrating the elevated status of their inhabitants. The site's location on the loch would have offered strategic advantages for surveillance and access to freshwater resources and fish stocks.

Dun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM919. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg?

Dun Raouill is a Iron Age dun situated on the shores of Loch Druidibeg in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM919.

What period does Dun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg date from?

Dun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun,loch druidibeg. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg?

Dun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg 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 SM919.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Raouill,dun,Loch Druidibeg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caisteal Bheagram,castle,Drimsdale (1.7 km), Teampull Moire,churches,chapels and enclosures,Howmore (2.1 km), Dun Altabrug,dun and causeway (4 km).

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