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Dun Carloway
58.2696° N, -6.7940° E
About
Dun Carloway (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Chàrlabhaigh) is a broch situated in the district of Carloway, on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland (grid reference NB18994122). It is a remarkably well preserved broch – on the east side parts of the old wall still reach to 9 metres tall.
Historical Timeline
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Construction of broch
1st century AD
Morrison occupation and attack
1601
Illustration of condition
1861
Official protection
1882
State management begins
1887
Archaeological excavations
early 20th century and 1970s
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Food Production and Processing Features
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