Dun Telve

Dun Telve features stone walls measuring 4.3 meters thick at the base, rising to a height of 10.2 meters on its western and northwestern sides.

The structure dates back to the last centuries BC and first centuries AD, when builders constructed approximately five hundred brochs across northern and western Scotland.

Archaeological excavations in 1914 revealed numerous artifacts including iron slag, bronze rings, stone tools, pottery fragments, and rotary querns from Iron Age settlements.

The archaeological site stands along a minor single track road south of Glenelg, with a short walking path leading visitors from the road to the structure.

The circular building contains an internal staircase within its walls, leading to what were originally two upper floors reaching 9 meters above ground level.

Location: Highland

Location: Glenelg

Part of: Dun Telve and Dun Troddan brochs, Glenelg Brochs

Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/glenelg-brochs-dun-telve-and-dun-troddan

GPS coordinates: 57.19402,-5.59501

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:44