Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunan an Roail,fort,Jura
Iron Age · Fort,jura

Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura

Scotland
HES SM6250
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort,jura
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunan an Roail is a Iron Age fort located on the island of Jura in Argyllshire, Scotland. The fort is situated on elevated terrain and represents a defensive settlement typical of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Hebrides. The site's physical structure reflects the architectural practices of Iron Age communities in western Scotland, where fortified locations served both defensive and territorial functions. The monument is recorded within the historic environment record and remains an important archaeological testimony to the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age Hebridean populations.

Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6250. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura?

Dunan an Roail is a Iron Age fort located on the island of Jura in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6250.

What period does Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura date from?

Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort,jura. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura?

Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura 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 SM6250.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunan an Roail,fort,Jura?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crackaig,dun 340m NE of Crackaig Hill,Jura (1 km), Barran Dubh,hut circle 130m SE of,Jura (1 km), Claig Castle,Jura (5.7 km).

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