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Achadun Castle is a late medieval fortified structure situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. The castle dates to the fifteenth or sixteenth century and represents the defensive architecture characteristic of the Scottish Highlands during this period of clan-based territorial control. The site comprises the remains of a stone-built castle with evidence of substantial masonry construction, reflecting its function as a stronghold for a local magnate or clan chief. The ruins survive as a testament to the fortified settlements that dominated the Argyll landscape during the early modern era.
Achadun Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2411. View the official record →
Achadun Castle is a late medieval fortified structure situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2411.
Achadun Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2411.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bernera Island,chapel & burial ground (1 km), Barr Mor,cist 450m SE of Achinduin (1.1 km), Barr Mor,cairn (1.1 km).
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