Dùn Chuidhir

Heritage Site in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Dùn Chuidhir

TrÃ igh Tuath The mouth of the short Allt Ruadh is just seen on the left as it flows into the sea. — TrÃ igh Tuath Credit: John Lucas

Dùn Chuidhir, located in Inverness-shire, Scotland, is a historic heritage site that dates back to the Iron Age. The site consists of the remains of an ancient hill fort, situated on a prominent hill overlooking the surrounding landscape.

The fort is believed to have been constructed around 2,000 years ago and was likely used for defensive purposes by the ancient inhabitants of the area. The site features a series of earthworks and ditches that would have provided protection for the inhabitants of the fort.

Today, visitors to Dùn Chuidhir can explore the remains of the fort and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The site is a popular destination for history enthusiasts and those interested in ancient civilizations.

Dùn Chuidhir is a significant archaeological site that provides valuable insights into the lives and culture of the people who lived in this region during the Iron Age. The site is managed and maintained by local authorities to ensure its preservation for future generations to enjoy and learn from.

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Dùn Chuidhir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.002/-7.493 or Grid Reference NF6603. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

TrÃ igh Tuath

The mouth of the short Allt Ruadh is just seen on the left as it flows into the sea.

John Lucas

Cemetery at Cuidhir

The cemetery contains several Commonwealth War Graves of naval origins. The stories of some of the casualties can be found in the descriptions of the following images: NF6703 : Four war graves in Cuidhir Cemetery NF6703 : Three war graves in Cuidhir Cemetery NF6703 : Memorial to 3 crew members of SS Idomeneus NF6703 : Commonwealth war grave of John Mackinnon

John Lucas

Memorial to 3 crew members of SS Idomeneus

Chan Sung, Chung Cheong and Leong Kow were members of the crew of SS Idomeneus which was torpedoed on 15th September 1917 en-route from New York to Liverpool. Although the ship was not sunk, the explosion caused the death of 4 crew members, 3 of whom are commemorated here. The ship was beached on Vatersay, eventually repaired and renamed, it continued sailing until 1933.

John Lucas

Commonwealth war grave of John Mackinnon

John Mackinnon was a member of the Royal Naval Reserve and a 2nd hand on HMS Balmoral Castle which was a hired trawler during WWI. He was a native of Barra and hailed from nearby Allasdale. John died of illness on Christmas Day 1918 at the age of 22.

John Lucas

TrÃ igh Hamara, Barra

Alan Reid

Abhainn MÃ²r at Borgh, Barra

Becky Williamson

Cuidhir Church, Barra

Becky Williamson

Rivet on fire hydrant surround, near Cuidhir, Barra

Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark, described on database at Link

Becky Williamson

Rivet benchmark on roadside rock near Cuidhir, Barra

Ordnance Survey rivet benchmark on rock just off the road east of Cuidhir.For full description, see Link

Becky Williamson

Rivet benchmark on roadside rock near Cuidhir, Barra

See also NF6803 : Rivet benchmark on roadside rock near Cuidhir, Barra.

Becky Williamson

Dun Chuidhir, Barra

Situated on the west side of the island, this dun is quite well preserved.

Becky Williamson

Taigh Talamhanta, Barra's aisled house

Information from Canmore: Link

Tigh Talamhanta (The House under the Ground), was excavated by Scott in 1950-1 and by Young in 1953. The site comprises an aisled farmhouse, souterrain, kilnhouse and steading, in a partially walled enclosure of 1 1/2 acres. The wall ends in a marshy area near the barn, but intermittent mounds in the marsh are probably the remains of a continuous earthen bank completing the enclosure. A long period of occupation is attested by the pottery commencing in the late 1st century, but it is not possible to give a terminal date. The steading was overlaid by an 18th century structure.

Becky Williamson

Cemetery at Allasdale

Gordon Brown

Traigh Hamara

Gordon Brown

TrÃ igh Tuath

Mick Garratt

Not quite a lagoon at Borgh

Here a sand bar almost closes the mouth of the Abhainn Mòr creating what is almost a tidal lagoon. Although not visible in this picture, the flow of the river maintains a channel to the sea.

Alpin Stewart