Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Hunder,dun S of Lochmaddy
Iron Age · Dun s of lochmaddy

Loch Hunder,dun S of Lochmaddy

Scotland
HES SM924
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun s of lochmaddy
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Loch Hunder Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located south of Lochmaddy in North Uist, Inverness-shire. The site comprises a dun, a distinctive form of Iron Age defensive structure characteristic of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, constructed from stone and positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Such duns typically date to the Iron Age period, though precise chronological attribution for individual examples often remains uncertain without excavation. The monument's location on North Uist reflects the distribution of Iron Age settlement patterns across the Hebridean islands during the first millennium BC.

Loch Hunder,dun S of Lochmaddy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM924. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Hunder,dun S of Lochmaddy?

Loch Hunder Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located south of Lochmaddy in North Uist, Inverness-shire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM924.

What period does Loch Hunder,dun S of Lochmaddy date from?

Loch Hunder,dun S of Lochmaddy dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun s of lochmaddy. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Hunder,dun S of Lochmaddy?

Loch Hunder,dun S of Lochmaddy 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 SM924.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Hunder,dun S of Lochmaddy?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tigh Talamhant,souterrain W of Loch Hacklett (7.4 km), Loch Gille-ghoid,cave settlement N of (8.1 km), Loch na Caiginn,dun and settlement (8.1 km).

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