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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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