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An Sean Dun is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a stone-built defensive structure characteristic of the dun type, fortified settlements that were prevalent in Scotland during the Iron Age period. Such duns typically feature thick stone walls and often occupy naturally defensible positions, serving as residences for high-status individuals or family groups. An Sean Dun represents an important example of Iron Age settlement architecture in the west of Scotland, reflecting the period's social hierarchy and defensive requirements.
An Sean Dun, dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10683. View the official record →
An Sean Dun is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10683.
An Sean Dun, dun dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
An Sean Dun, dun 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 SM10683.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maol Mor standing stones, Dervaig, Mull (3.2 km), Dun Guaidhre, fort (3.7 km), Cnoc Fada standing stones, Dervaig, Mull (4.3 km).
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