Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal an Duin Bhain, fort 600m S of Port Mor, Muck
Iron Age · Fort 600m s of port mor, muck

Caisteal an Duin Bhain, fort 600m S of Port Mor, Muck

Scotland
HES SM11010
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 600m s of port mor, muck
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal an Duin Bhain is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 600 metres south of Port Mòr on the island of Muck in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a dun, a small fortified dwelling characteristic of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. The fort's defensive architecture reflects the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the region, though detailed archaeological investigation of the specific structural remains has been limited. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's database as SM11010.

Caisteal an Duin Bhain, fort 600m S of Port Mor, Muck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11010. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal an Duin Bhain, fort 600m S of Port Mor, Muck?

Caisteal an Duin Bhain is an Iron Age fort situated approximately 600 metres south of Port Mòr on the island of Muck in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11010.

What period does Caisteal an Duin Bhain, fort 600m S of Port Mor, Muck date from?

Caisteal an Duin Bhain, fort 600m S of Port Mor, Muck dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 600m s of port mor, muck. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal an Duin Bhain, fort 600m S of Port Mor, Muck?

Caisteal an Duin Bhain, fort 600m S of Port Mor, Muck 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 SM11010.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal an Duin Bhain, fort 600m S of Port Mor, Muck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sean Bhaile & A'Chille, settlement, chapel & cross-slab, Port Mor (1 km), Toaluinn, house to SW of Port na Lice, Muck (1.9 km), Beinn Airein, cairn, Muck (1.9 km).

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