Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch
Iron Age · Dun 2400m w of poltalloch

Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch

Scotland
HES SM234
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 2400m w of poltalloch
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ardifuir Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 2400 metres west of Poltalloch in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a typical example of the dun form of defensive architecture characteristic of Iron Age communities in western Scotland, constructed with stone-built walls designed to provide protection and control over the surrounding landscape. Such duns served as residences for local elites and functioned as centres of power within their territories during the Iron Age period. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM234.

Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch?

Ardifuir Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 2400 metres west of Poltalloch in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM234.

What period does Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch date from?

Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 2400m w of poltalloch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch?

Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch 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 SM234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Druim an Duin,dun (5.7 km), Dun, enclosure and cairn, 200m W of Barnluasgan (5.8 km), Arichonan,township (5.8 km).

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