Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay
Iron Age · Dun 370m ene of, islay

Lurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay

Scotland
HES SM5937
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 370m ene of, islay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lurabus House is a Iron Age dun located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 370 metres east-north-east of the settlement of Lurabus. The monument consists of the remains of a stone-built defensive structure characteristic of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Hebrides, representing the settlement patterns and fortification practices of the local population during this era. Such duns typically served as strongholds for individual families or small communities, providing both residential and defensive functions within the landscape of the region.

Lurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5937. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay?

Lurabus House is a Iron Age dun located on the island of Islay in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 370 metres east-north-east of the settlement of Lurabus. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5937.

What period does Lurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay date from?

Lurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 370m ene of, islay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay?

Lurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay 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 SM5937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lurabus House, dun 370m ENE of, Islay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lurabus,township and farmsteads,Mull of Oa,Islay (0.4 km), Kilnaughton, chapel, carved stones & burial ground 135m N of Samhchair (1.7 km), Cragabus, chambered cairn 75m SW of Lower Cragabus, Islay (2.2 km).

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