Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastles Farm,dun 60m NNW of
Iron Age · Dun

Castles Farm,dun 60m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM3772
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castles Farm Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 60 metres north-northwest of Castles Farm. The site represents a typical Scottish dun of the Iron Age period, a class of small stone-built fortified dwelling that served as a defended residence for a local elite or family group. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and defensive architecture in Iron Age western Scotland, where such structures were concentrated. Like many duns in the region, the site likely dates to somewhere within the Iron Age chronological range, though precise dating would depend on archaeological investigation and any radiocarbon or artefactual evidence recovered from excavation.

Castles Farm,dun 60m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3772. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castles Farm,dun 60m NNW of?

Castles Farm Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 60 metres north-northwest of Castles Farm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3772.

What period does Castles Farm,dun 60m NNW of date from?

Castles Farm,dun 60m NNW 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 Castles Farm,dun 60m NNW of?

Castles Farm,dun 60m NNW 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 SM3772.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castles Farm,dun 60m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochawe,crannog 600m SE of (3.6 km), Tom a'Chaisteal,dun,Teatle Water (4.9 km), Auchtermally or Uachdar Mhaluidh,deserted township (5.1 km).

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