Dun Ardtreck
archaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK
Dun Ardtreck is a D-shaped dun, or "semi-broch", located on the west coast of the island of Skye, in Scotland (grid reference NG33503581).
Location
Dun Ardtreck is located on the Minginish peninsula of Skye. It is near to the small village of Ardtreck, close to the villages of Portnalong & Fiskavaig. It is situated on a rocky knoll on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea. The landward side of the knoll is bounded by precipitous rock faces except on the southeast where a small cleft was used for an outer gateway.
Description
Dun Ardtreck is a D-shaped fortification (dun) of a type commonly regarded as a prototype broch or "semi-broch". It was built with the straight side of the fort facing the sheer cliffs.
It encloses an area of about 13 by 10 metres. It was constructed with a rudimentary hollow-wall. The entrance is particularly well-preserved with door-checks characteristic of brochs.
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