Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Torcuill,dun,Loch an Duin
Iron Age · Dun,loch an duin

Dun Torcuill,dun,Loch an Duin

Scotland
HES SM2349
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun,loch an duin
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Torcuill is a Iron Age dun situated on a promontory in Loch an Duin in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a stone-built defensive structure typical of Iron Age settlement in the Scottish Highlands, positioned to exploit the natural defensive advantages afforded by its loch-side location. Duns of this period served as fortified residences for elite families and represent an important phase of Iron Age settlement development in northern Scotland. The site is recorded under HES INSPIRE designation SM2349.

Dun Torcuill,dun,Loch an Duin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2349. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Torcuill,dun,Loch an Duin?

Dun Torcuill is a Iron Age dun situated on a promontory in Loch an Duin in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2349.

What period does Dun Torcuill,dun,Loch an Duin date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Torcuill,dun,Loch an Duin?

Dun Torcuill,dun,Loch an Duin 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 SM2349.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Torcuill,dun,Loch an Duin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barpa nam Feannag,long cairn (3.6 km), Dun an Sticer,dun,Loch an Sticir (4 km), Tigh Cloiche,chambered cairn 500m SE of Marrogh (6.9 km).

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