Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBallygroggan, dun 175m SW of
Iron Age · Dun

Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW of

Scotland
HES SM3818
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW of, is a Iron Age fortified enclosure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a dun, a characteristically Scottish form of defended settlement that was prevalent during the Iron Age, reflecting the domestic and defensive practices of the period. The monument's precise topographical designation, positioned 175 metres south-west of Ballygroggan itself, indicates its location within a landscape likely containing other contemporary settlements. As a recorded monument under Historic Environment Scotland with the reference SM3818, the site contributes to the archaeological understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and fortification strategies in western Scotland.

Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3818. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW of?

Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW of, is a Iron Age fortified enclosure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3818.

What period does Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW of date from?

Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW 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 Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW of?

Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW 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 SM3818.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ballygroggan, dun 175m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballygroggan,dun 640m SSW of (0.5 km), Torchoillean,standing stone and cairn 850m NW of (3.2 km), Lochorodale, cup-marked rock 1100m WNW of (4.7 km).

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