Dun Vulan, Iron Age broch in South Uist, Scotland
Dun Vulan stands on a promontory with walls measuring 4.5 meters in height and 4 meters in width, featuring an internal diameter of 19.5 meters.
Built between 150-50 BC, the broch served as a defensive structure and residence, with archaeological evidence indicating continuous occupation for approximately 500 years.
Excavations between 1991 and 1996 revealed pottery, tools, and animal remains that demonstrate the dietary practices and daily activities of Iron Age inhabitants.
The archaeological site, protected by a modern sea wall, remains accessible during daylight hours through local paths from South Uist villages.
Two paved outbuildings discovered near the broch represent the earliest known rectangular structures in the Western Isles, dating from the 2nd to 4th centuries AD.
Location: Outer Hebrides
Location: South Uist
GPS coordinates: 57.24062,-7.44918
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:52
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