Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdanstur,dun 150m WNW of
Iron Age · Dun

Ardanstur,dun 150m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM3796
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ardanstur Dun is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres west-north-west of Ardanstur. The monument comprises a dun, a characteristically Scottish Iron Age fortified dwelling type consisting of a stone-built circular or oval structure with thick walls, which served as both residence and refuge for its inhabitants during the Iron Age period. Such duns are thought to have been occupied by families or small communities of higher social status, functioning as fortified homesteads within the wider settlement hierarchy of Iron Age Scotland. The site, registered under Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE designation SM3796, remains an important archaeological record of the defensive architecture and social organisation of Iron Age Argyllshire.

Ardanstur,dun 150m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3796. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardanstur,dun 150m WNW of?

Ardanstur Dun is an Iron Age defensive settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 150 metres west-north-west of Ardanstur. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3796.

What period does Ardanstur,dun 150m WNW of date from?

Ardanstur,dun 150m WNW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardanstur,dun 150m WNW of?

Ardanstur,dun 150m WNW of 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 SM3796.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardanstur,dun 150m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Arduaine, dun 65m NW of The Old Cottage (4 km), Barbreck's Well,640m W of Barbreck House (7.5 km), Kintraw,artificial hillside platform (8.6 km).

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