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Baile Mhargaite

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Baile Mhargaite — archaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK.

Baile Mhargaite, archaeological sites in Scottish Islands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Baile Mhargaite is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.5174°, -4.2381°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Baile Mhargaite (also known as Lochan Druim An Duin, the Sandy Dun, or Invernaver Broch) is an Iron Age broch in Strathnaver, Sutherland. It is a scheduled monument.

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Background

Description

Baile Mhargaite broch (also referred to as Sandy Dun or Invernaver broch) has a visible circumference of roughly 8.5 meters, though the broch structure itself is fairly tumbled and filled with stone rubble and sand. The walls are preserved up to approximately a meter in height and 4 meters in thickness. Abutting the broch to the west is a small building annex measuring 8 meters by 5 meters. The original entrance to the broch is unknown, though it is thought that a partially exposed lintel slab may indicate that the entrance was in the west wall. North of the possible entrance is a short stretch of a base course of stones, and there are further potential wall remains adjacent to the access…

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Coordinates
58.5174, -4.2381
District
Highland
Postcode
KW14 7TD
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Baile Mhargaite?
Baile Mhargaite is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.5174°, -4.2381°.
Is Baile Mhargaite free to visit?
Yes — admission to Baile Mhargaite is free.