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Hill forts · Scottish Islands

Dùn Dubh

Free admission

Dùn Dubh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

A stormy day on Clabhach Beach - geograph.org.uk - 1449426

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Dùn Dubh is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Dùn Dubh is a hillfort, located on the Inner Hebridean island of Coll. The fort is one of three associated with a local tradition which states that they were once the fortresses of Norsemen before being defeated by a Maclean chieftain. The early 20th century antiquary Erskine Beveridge considered it as one of the four most interesting fortifications, on Coll (along with Dùn an Achaidh, Dùn Anlaimh, and Dùn Morbhaidh). The site is located at grid reference NM18365942.

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Background

Description

The fort sits upon a rocky ridge, which runs north-west and southeast. There is a high, rocky boss on the southeast end of the ridge, and a series of terraces on the northwest. These terraces drop steeply on the west end of the ridge, and almost vertically on the south end. The eastern side of the ridge is guarded by a series of walls. The innermost wall (wall A), runs along the crest of the ridge. This wall stands 0.3 m in two courses; the inner core reaches a height of about 1 m, Within wall A there are the remains of two sub-circular stone enclosures. These enclosures are made of stone from gathered from the ruins of the fort. The larger of the enclosures measures about 4.6 x internally;…

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Coordinates
56.6416, -6.5955

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dùn Dubh?
Dùn Dubh is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
What is Dùn Dubh?
Dùn Dubh in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dùn Dubh?
Its coordinates are 56.6416°, -6.5955°.
Is Dùn Dubh free to visit?
Yes, Dùn Dubh is free to enter.