Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine
Iron Age · Fort and house, killundine

Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine

Scotland
HES SM6286
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort and house, killundine
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal nan Con is a Iron Age fort and house located at Killundine in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a fortified settlement dating to the Iron Age period, reflecting the defensive and domestic arrangements typical of such structures in the Scottish Highlands. The monument consists of stone-built structures within a fortified enclosure, representing the material culture and settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in the region. Such sites are significant for understanding the social organisation and strategic importance of fortified settlements in prehistoric Scotland.

Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine?

Caisteal nan Con is a Iron Age fort and house located at Killundine in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6286.

What period does Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine date from?

Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort and house, killundine. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine?

Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine 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 SM6286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal nan Con, fort and house, Killundine?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aros Castle,Mull (4.2 km), Pennygown, chapel, cross-shaft and graveyard (5.8 km), Standing stone, 365m NNE of Torr nam Fiann Dun, Isle of Mull (8 km).

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