Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlary,dun ENE of
Iron Age · Dun

Blary,dun ENE of

Scotland
HES SM3077
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blary Dun is a Iron Age fortified settlement situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, east-north-east of the settlement of Blary. The monument comprises the substantial remains of a dun, a type of stone-built defensive structure characteristic of Iron Age communities in western Scotland. The site reflects the settlement patterns and defensive needs of Iron Age populations in the Argyll region during the later prehistoric period. Such duns typically served as residences for higher-status families and provided protection during a period of significant social differentiation in Scottish Highland societies.

Blary,dun ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3077. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blary,dun ENE of?

Blary Dun is a Iron Age fortified settlement situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, east-north-east of the settlement of Blary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3077.

What period does Blary,dun ENE of date from?

Blary,dun ENE 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 Blary,dun ENE of?

Blary,dun ENE 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 SM3077.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blary,dun ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corputechan, hut circles E of, Kintyre (4.7 km), Dun Sheallaidh,dun (4.7 km), Cleongart,dun SE of (4.8 km).

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