Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Scriben,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Dun Scriben,fort

Scotland
HES SM6220
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Scriben is a Iron Age fort located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of a fortified settlement typical of the Iron Age period in northern Britain, featuring defensive earthwork structures characteristic of contemporary Scottish hill forts. Like other duns of this region and era, it would have served as a residence for a community of higher status and provided defensive capability during a period of considerable social stratification in Iron Age society. The fort's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and defensive architecture in the Scottish Highlands during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Dun Scriben,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Scriben,fort?

Dun Scriben is a Iron Age fort located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6220.

What period does Dun Scriben,fort date from?

Dun Scriben,fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Scriben,fort?

Dun Scriben,fort 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 SM6220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Scriben,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including 'Crusader', remains of jet-powered boat, 520m SE of Achnahannet settlement (3.3 km), Dun Deardail, forts 410m and 520m ENE of Fasnagruig (3.6 km), Craig Mony,fort (6 km).

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