Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAn Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie
Iron Age · Dun 500m ese of glenamadrie

An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie

Scotland
HES SM3910
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 500m ese of glenamadrie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

An Dun is an Iron Age dun situated approximately 500 metres south-east of Glenamadrie in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a fortified stone-built structure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, representing a form of defended domestic occupation typical of the period. Such duns served as both residential and defensive structures for local populations during the Iron Age, reflecting the social and economic organisation of communities in western Scotland. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM3910 and remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement in Argyll.

An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3910. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie?

An Dun is an Iron Age dun situated approximately 500 metres south-east of Glenamadrie in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3910.

What period does An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie date from?

An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 500m ese of glenamadrie. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie?

An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie 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 SM3910.

What other scheduled monuments are near An Dun,dun 500m ESE of Glenamadrie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked stone 89m SW of Clachadubh (2.1 km), Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride (4.7 km), Dalnacabaig,cairn 260m W of (5 km).

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