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Similar Craig Phadrig, Ruthven Barracks, Loch an Eilein, Cairngorms | ||
Dun da Lamh is a Pictish now ruined hill fort located near Laggan in the Scottish Highlands. It became a scheduled monument in 1986, with an extension to the protected area realized in 2001.
Overview
The name Dun da Lamh is Gaelic and means fort of the two hands.
Dun da Lamh is located on a hilltop, it overlooks a dam on the river Spey on the north, and towards the south, it has view of the River Mashie and Strath Mashie. The hillslopes are steep on three sides, with only the west being better accessible.
The approximate size of the fort is 110 meters in length, with width varying between 30 and 75 meters. The fort has ramparts constructed from slabs. The ramparts at the western section are the ones best preserved. On average the ramparts are between 4 and 5 meters wide, with a maximum of 7,5 meters. The interior of the fort is around 4000 square meters in size. The interior of the fort is mostly free from trees although sproutlings are appearing. Within the fort there are two shelters, which are believed to have been constructed during World War II by the Home Guard.
The fort has not been excavated, but was archaeologically surveyed in 2010–2011.