Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire
Iron Age · Dun 800m e of cille mhaire

Dun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire

Scotland
HES SM920
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 800m e of cille mhaire
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Ringill is an Iron Age dun situated approximately 800 metres east of Cille Mhaire in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site represents a form of defensible settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in the Scottish Highlands, constructed as a stone-built fortified enclosure. Its architectural form and cultural context place it within the broad tradition of dun construction that flourished in northern Scotland during the later prehistoric period, reflecting the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the region.

Dun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM920. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire?

Dun Ringill is an Iron Age dun situated approximately 800 metres east of Cille Mhaire in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM920.

What period does Dun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire date from?

Dun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 800m e of cille mhaire. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire?

Dun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire 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 SM920.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Ringill,dun 800m E of Cille Mhaire?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnocan nan Cobhar,chambered cairn,Kilmarie (1 km), Dun Liath,broch,Elgol (3.3 km), Dun Boreraig,fort,Strath (5.4 km).

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