Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAn Dun, dun 650m E of Drienach, Strath Canaird
Iron Age · Dun 650m e of drienach, strath canaird

An Dun, dun 650m E of Drienach, Strath Canaird

Scotland
HES SM9096
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 650m e of drienach, strath canaird
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

An Dun is a Iron Age dun situated in Strath Canaird in Cromartyshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a circular stone-built fortification characteristic of the Iron Age period in northern Scotland, representing a form of defended domestic settlement common to the region during the first millennium before the Common Era. Duns of this type typically served as residences for individuals of higher social status and provided both domestic and defensive functions within their communities. The site's location in Strath Canaird reflects the pattern of Iron Age settlement distribution across the Scottish Highlands and evidence for territorial occupation during this period.

An Dun, dun 650m E of Drienach, Strath Canaird is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9096. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is An Dun, dun 650m E of Drienach, Strath Canaird?

An Dun is a Iron Age dun situated in Strath Canaird in Cromartyshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9096.

What period does An Dun, dun 650m E of Drienach, Strath Canaird date from?

An Dun, dun 650m E of Drienach, Strath Canaird dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 650m e of drienach, strath canaird. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting An Dun, dun 650m E of Drienach, Strath Canaird?

An Dun, dun 650m E of Drienach, Strath Canaird 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 SM9096.

What other scheduled monuments are near An Dun, dun 650m E of Drienach, Strath Canaird?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Canna, fort (5.4 km), Burnside, chambered cairns 340m and 270m west of (9.3 km).

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