Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEilean an Staoir,dun 300m SSW of Milton House
Iron Age · Dun 300m ssw of milton house

Eilean an Staoir,dun 300m SSW of Milton House

Scotland
HES SM5122
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 300m ssw of milton house
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Eilean an Staoir is a Iron Age dun located approximately 300 metres south-southwest of Milton House in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a fortified stone structure typical of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands, representing the defensive and domestic architecture of this era. As a designated scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, it forms part of the important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. The site's construction and use reflect the social organisation and territorial concerns of Iron Age communities in northern Scotland.

Eilean an Staoir,dun 300m SSW of Milton House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5122. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eilean an Staoir,dun 300m SSW of Milton House?

Eilean an Staoir is a Iron Age dun located approximately 300 metres south-southwest of Milton House in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5122.

What period does Eilean an Staoir,dun 300m SSW of Milton House date from?

Eilean an Staoir,dun 300m SSW of Milton House dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 300m ssw of milton house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Eilean an Staoir,dun 300m SSW of Milton House?

Eilean an Staoir,dun 300m SSW of Milton House 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 SM5122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eilean an Staoir,dun 300m SSW of Milton House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gearraidh Bhailteas (Garryvaltos),settlement 250m NNE of Milton House (0.6 km), Dun, 155m S of Taigh an Gleann (1.7 km), Barp,chambered cairn 275m S of Loch an Ath Ruaidh,Daliburgh (2.2 km).

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