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Duntrune Castle

Castle (medieval), Fort (prehistoric)(possible)
Duntrune Castle
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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Duntrune Castle as Castle (medieval), Fort (prehistoric)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Duntrune Castle was built by the MacDougall clan in the 13th century and later held by the Campbell family. It is important as a strategic medieval stronghold in the Scottish Highlands and as an example of early tower house architecture.

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Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0