Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAn Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church
Iron Age · Fort 360m n of strachur church

An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church

Scotland
HES SM3522
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 360m n of strachur church
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

An Dun is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 360 metres north of Strachur Church in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a univallate hillfort with substantial defensive earthworks, characteristic of the fortified settlements constructed during the Iron Age in western Scotland. Its elevated position overlooking the surrounding landscape provided strategic advantage for settlement and defence during this prehistoric period. The fort represents an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns in Argyll, contributing to understanding of the region's early medieval occupation and social organisation.

An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3522. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church?

An Dun is a Iron Age fort situated approximately 360 metres north of Strachur Church in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3522.

What period does An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church date from?

An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 360m n of strachur church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church?

An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church 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 SM3522.

What other scheduled monuments are near An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tom nan Clach, cup & ring marked rock 560m ENE of Hazelbank (2.7 km), Inveraray,cross,Front Street (6.7 km), Inveraray Castle, cross (7.4 km).

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