Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKraiknish dun, 200m SW of Laimhrig na Moine, Isle of Skye
Post-Medieval · 200m sw of laimhrig na moine, isle of skye

Kraiknish dun, 200m SW of Laimhrig na Moine, Isle of Skye

Scotland
HES SM13795
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
200m sw of laimhrig na moine, isle of skye
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Kraiknish dun is a post-medieval fortified structure located approximately 200 metres south-west of Laimhrig na Moine on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site represents a form of defensive architecture characteristic of the post-medieval period in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, when such structures served local communities and landholders. Its precise architectural form and current physical condition reflect the defensive requirements and building practices of its era. The monument is recorded in the national heritage register as SM13795 by Historic Environment Scotland.

Kraiknish dun, 200m SW of Laimhrig na Moine, Isle of Skye is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13795. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kraiknish dun, 200m SW of Laimhrig na Moine, Isle of Skye?

Kraiknish dun is a post-medieval fortified structure located approximately 200 metres south-west of Laimhrig na Moine on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13795.

What period does Kraiknish dun, 200m SW of Laimhrig na Moine, Isle of Skye date from?

Kraiknish dun, 200m SW of Laimhrig na Moine, Isle of Skye dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a 200m sw of laimhrig na moine, isle of skye. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Kraiknish dun, 200m SW of Laimhrig na Moine, Isle of Skye?

Kraiknish dun, 200m SW of Laimhrig na Moine, Isle of Skye 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 SM13795.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kraiknish dun, 200m SW of Laimhrig na Moine, Isle of Skye?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Eynort,St Maelrubha's Church,chapel and burial ground (3.3 km), Dun Sleadale,broch (6.6 km), Rubh'an Dunain,chambered cairn,Soay Sound (8 km).

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