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Latitude: 57.8163 / 57°48'58"N
Longitude: -6.9807 / 6°58'50"W
OS Eastings: 104341
OS Northings: 891631
OS Grid: NG043916
Mapcode National: GBR 9842.5CS
Mapcode Global: WGW2B.RS2V
Entry Name: Loch Langavat,dun,South Harris
Scheduled Date: 24 February 1992
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM5329
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: dun
Location: Harris
County: Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward: Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch
Traditional County: Inverness-shire
The monument is a small artificial island dun, defended by a stone wall which is clearly visible round its circumference. The structure may have been constructed during Late Iron Age times and then occupied into the Mediaeval period. The summit of the island is obscured by dense green vegetation making it impossible to see the inner wall, although the interior diameter may be about 9.5m.
The overall diameter of the island is approximately 12.5m and it rises to 2m in height. A possible causeway approaching from the E is submerged. The area to be scheduled is circular, having a diameter of 14m, and centred on the dun as shown in red on the accompanying map.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because it is a well preserved example of a late prehistoric fortified site. Its remote location may contribute to its potential archaeological value as an undisturbed occupation site which may yield information relating to phases of use between the late Iron Age and Medieval periods.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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RCAHMS records the monument as NG 09 SW 6.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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