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Latitude: 56.7555 / 56°45'19"N
Longitude: -5.8513 / 5°51'4"W
OS Eastings: 164673
OS Northings: 769279
OS Grid: NM646692
Mapcode National: GBR CBYV.SQH
Mapcode Global: WGZCJ.2GYH
Entry Name: Dun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira
Scheduled Date: 13 December 2000
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM7809
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: dun
Location: Ardnamurchan
County: Highland
Electoral Ward: Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Traditional County: Argyllshire
The monument comprises a dun, a fortified settlement site of Iron Age date.
The monument lies on the summit of a heather-covered, steep-sided rocky knoll at around 10m OD. It consists of an irregular-shaped dun measuring approximately 25m by about 15m, defined by a wall spread to about 2m thick. The wall follows the edge of the knoll summit and incorporates several large rock outcrops, though a section of the wall at the SW has been destroyed due to natural erosion. Four sections of the outer face of the wall are visible, standing up to two courses high. The dun entrance is on the SE.
The area proposed for scheduling comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related material may be expected to be found. It is circular with a diameter of 50m, as marked in red on the accompanying map extract.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because of its potential to contribute to our understanding of prehistoric settlement and economy.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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RCAHMS records the monument as NM 66 NW 4.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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