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An Caisteal is a dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of a stone-built defensive structure characteristic of the dun type, which represents a significant form of settlement architecture in Iron Age Scotland. Such structures typically comprised a single or double stone-walled enclosure situated on elevated or strategically chosen terrain, serving both defensive and residential purposes for elite or extended family groups. The site's preservation and archaeological designation reflect its importance to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in the West Highland region.
An Caisteal, dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10622. View the official record →
An Caisteal is a dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10622.
An Caisteal, dun dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
An Caisteal, dun 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 SM10622.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Assapol, crannog 200m WSW of Assapol (1.2 km), Suidhe, barrow and standing stones, Bunessan (1.7 km), Suidhe, depopulated township (1.7 km).
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