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Latitude: 58.1855 / 58°11'7"N
Longitude: -6.3857 / 6°23'8"W
OS Eastings: 142309
OS Northings: 930241
OS Grid: NB423302
Mapcode National: GBR B7M2.V64
Mapcode Global: WGY34.WJC8
Entry Name: Loch Arnish,dun
Scheduled Date: 21 May 1992
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM5397
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: dun
Location: Lochs
County: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward: Sgir'Uige agus Ceann a Tuath nan Loch
Traditional County: Ross-shire
The monument consists of the remains of a fortified island or dun which was probably occupied into the middle ages.
The oval island measures c.35m N-S by c.14m E-W. The circumference of the islet is protected by a drystone wall and its banks have been built up artificially. There is no evidence of a causeway. The centre of the island is overgrown with shrubbery.
The area to be scheduled is oval measuring a maximum of 35m N-S by 15m E-W as shown in red on the accompanying map.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because it is of artificial construction, probably of late Iron Age to medieval date, and may hold evidence that has the potential to increase our knowledge of Iron Age and subsequent settlement, defensive technology and material culture.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Bibliography
RCAHMS records the monument as NB43SW 13.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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