Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAn Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide
Iron Age · Dun,sloc a'bhrighide

An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide

Scotland
HES SM233
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun,sloc a'bhrighide
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

An Dun, Sloc a'Bhrighide is an Iron Age dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of defended domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands and islands, comprising a stone-built circular or oval structure with substantial walls designed for protection and prestige. Such duns typically date from the later Iron Age, roughly the first centuries before and after the Common Era, and served as the fortified residences of local elites. The monument's survival as upstanding remains permits study of Iron Age settlement patterns and architectural practices in the west of Scotland during this transformative period of proto-historic settlement.

An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM233. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide?

An Dun, Sloc a'Bhrighide is an Iron Age dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM233.

What period does An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide date from?

An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun,sloc a'bhrighide. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide?

An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide 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 SM233.

What other scheduled monuments are near An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fiart,dun 190m SSE of (0.8 km), Dun Chruban,dun (0.9 km), Kerrera,Cladh a Bhearnaig,cashel (6.7 km).

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