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Barr an Taolain is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 500 metres north-west of Barr Ganuisg in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a defensive stone structure characteristic of the Iron Age period, accompanied by evidence of ancient cultivation practices in the surrounding landscape. Such duns represent a significant form of settlement and fortification in Iron Age Scotland, particularly in the western regions, and typically served as residences for high-status individuals or small communities. The associated cultivation remains indicate the integration of arable farming with the defended settlement, demonstrating the subsistence economy of Iron Age Argyll.
Barr an Taolain,dun and cultivation remains 500m NW of Barr Ganuisg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3547. View the official record →
Barr an Taolain is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 500 metres north-west of Barr Ganuisg in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3547.
Barr an Taolain,dun and cultivation remains 500m NW of Barr Ganuisg dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun and cultivation remains 500m nw of barr ganuisg. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Barr an Taolain,dun and cultivation remains 500m NW of Barr Ganuisg 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 SM3547.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchnaha, standing stone and long cairn 290m SE of (1.3 km), Cnoc Mhic Eoghainn, motte 170m WSW of Ballimore (1.9 km), Fort, Barr Lagan (2.3 km).
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