Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarr Mor,dun
Iron Age · Dun

Barr Mor,dun

Scotland
HES SM4159
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barr Mor Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a dun, a form of small defended dwelling characteristic of the Iron Age and early medieval periods in Scotland, which would have served as a residence for a family or small community of elevated status. The monument's physical remains reflect the defensive architecture typical of such structures, with stone construction forming an enclosed or semi-enclosed settlement. As a recorded monument in the Historic Environment Record, Barr Mor Dun contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age Argyllshire.

Barr Mor,dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barr Mor,dun?

Barr Mor Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4159.

What period does Barr Mor,dun date from?

Barr Mor,dun 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 Barr Mor,dun?

Barr Mor,dun 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 SM4159.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barr Mor,dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Awe,Innis Errich,chapel & burial ground (0.7 km), Ardchonnel Castle & Island of Innis Chonnel,Loch Awe (1.4 km), Innis Errich,crannog 1100m SW of (1.4 km).

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