Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAn Dunan, dun 50m SE of 10 Campbell Crescent, Oban
Iron Age · Dun 50m se of 10 campbell crescent, oban

An Dunan, dun 50m SE of 10 Campbell Crescent, Oban

Scotland
HES SM4152
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 50m se of 10 campbell crescent, oban
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

An Dunan is a Iron Age dun situated approximately fifty metres southeast of Campbell Crescent in Oban, Argyllshire. The monument represents a typical example of the dun class of fortified settlements that were constructed throughout the west Highlands and islands during the Iron Age period. As a defended domestic structure, it would have served as a residence for a person of some status within the local Iron Age community. The site is recorded within the Scheduled Monument protection scheme under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM4152.

An Dunan, dun 50m SE of 10 Campbell Crescent, Oban is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is An Dunan, dun 50m SE of 10 Campbell Crescent, Oban?

An Dunan is a Iron Age dun situated approximately fifty metres southeast of Campbell Crescent in Oban, Argyllshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4152.

What period does An Dunan, dun 50m SE of 10 Campbell Crescent, Oban date from?

An Dunan, dun 50m SE of 10 Campbell Crescent, Oban dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 50m se of 10 campbell crescent, oban. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting An Dunan, dun 50m SE of 10 Campbell Crescent, Oban?

An Dunan, dun 50m SE of 10 Campbell Crescent, Oban 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 SM4152.

What other scheduled monuments are near An Dunan, dun 50m SE of 10 Campbell Crescent, Oban?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan Molach,dun 115m SE of Ardoran (5.3 km), Dun Bhlaran,350m NE of Minard (6.2 km), An Dunan,Minard Point (7.1 km).

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