Dun Carloway

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.

Dun Carloway
Dun Carloway
Shown within Outer Hebrides
LocationIsle of Lewis
Coordinates58.269572°N 6.794104°W / 58.269572; -6.794104
TypeBroch
History
PeriodsIron Age
Site notes
OwnershipHistoric Scotland
Public accessYes
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