Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach
Iron Age · Dun 185m ene of pennysearach

Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach

Scotland
HES SM3714
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 185m ene of pennysearach
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cnoc Eibhleach is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 185 metres east-north-east of Pennysearach in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the defensive stone structures characteristic of duns, which served as fortified residences for elite families during the Iron Age period. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM3714 and represents an important example of Iron Age settlement fortification in the Argyll region, reflecting patterns of aristocratic habitation and territorial control during this prehistoric period.

Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3714. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach?

Cnoc Eibhleach is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 185 metres east-north-east of Pennysearach in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3714.

What period does Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach date from?

Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 185m ene of pennysearach. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach?

Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach 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 SM3714.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cnoc Eibhleach,dun 185m ENE of Pennysearach?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chambered cairn, 615m NE of Blasthill (1.6 km), Brunerican,standing stone 225m SW of (1.7 km), Macharioch,motte 800m W of (2 km).

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