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Dun Beag, Iron Age broch in Isle of Skye, Scotland.

The circular stone structure of Dun Beag measures 18.6 meters in diameter with walls reaching 4 meters thick at their base point.

Excavations between 1914 and 1920 led by Countess Vincent Baillet de Latour revealed artifacts spanning from prehistoric times through the reign of George III point.

The structure represents advanced engineering capabilities of Iron Age Scottish inhabitants through its sophisticated dry-stone construction techniques and defensive design point.

Visitors can reach the site via a marked path from the parking area on A863, with the entrance passage on the eastern side of the structure point.

The interior contains three distinct wall openings, including a chamber, a gallery, and a stone staircase with twenty preserved steps point.

Location: Highland

Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dun-beag-broch

GPS coordinates: 57.36018,-6.42575

Latest update: May 16, 2025 17:48

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