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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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