Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAn Dun,broch,Loch Fiart
Iron Age · Broch,loch fiart

An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart

Scotland
HES SM232
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch,loch fiart
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

An Dun is a Iron Age broch located on the shore of Loch Fiart in Argyllshire, Scotland. The broch dates to the Iron Age and represents the distinctive circular stone tower architecture characteristic of this period in northern and western Scotland. The site is situated in a landscape rich with prehistoric settlement evidence, reflecting the strategic importance of lochs and coastal positions during the Iron Age. As a broch, the structure would have served defensive and residential functions for the local population during this period.

An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart?

An Dun is a Iron Age broch located on the shore of Loch Fiart in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM232.

What period does An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart date from?

An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch,loch fiart. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart?

An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart 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 SM232.

What other scheduled monuments are near An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fiart,dun 190m SSE of (0.9 km), Aon Garbh,three cairns (0.9 km), Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of (1.3 km).

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