Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur
Iron Age · Dun 345m w of top ardanstur

Ardanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur

Scotland
HES SM3794
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 345m w of top ardanstur
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ardanstur is a dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 345 metres west of Top Ardanstur. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a defensive settlement characteristic of that period in western Scotland. The dun would have served as a fortified residence or stronghold for a local elite or community, typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Such structures are generally small, stone-built fortifications, though specific architectural details of this particular example require archaeological investigation for comprehensive documentation.

Ardanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3794. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur?

Ardanstur is a dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 345 metres west of Top Ardanstur. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3794.

What period does Ardanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur date from?

Ardanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 345m w of top ardanstur. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur?

Ardanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur 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 SM3794.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardanstur, dun 345m W of Top Ardanstur?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Arduaine, dun 65m NW of The Old Cottage (3.9 km), Barbreck's Well,640m W of Barbreck House (7.5 km), Kintraw,artificial hillside platform (8.7 km).

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