Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower
Iron Age · Dun (site of) and tower

Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower

Scotland
HES SM7640
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun (site of) and tower
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Scolpaig is a site of an Iron Age dun and tower located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument comprises the remains of a prehistoric fortified settlement, typical of the Iron Age period when such duns served as defended domestic and possibly communal structures across the Scottish Highlands. The tower element indicates a later phase of construction or occupation, reflecting the continued strategic importance of the location. The site represents significant evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive architecture in the north of Scotland.

Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7640. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower?

Dun Scolpaig is a site of an Iron Age dun and tower located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7640.

What period does Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower date from?

Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun (site of) and tower. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower?

Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower 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 SM7640.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Scolpaig, dun (site of) and tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cille-Pheadair,cross 800m N of Balmartin (0.8 km), Eilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat (1.6 km), Caisteal Odair,promontory fort (1.7 km).

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