Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCraigton,dun 460m N of
Iron Age · Dun

Craigton,dun 460m N of

Scotland
HES SM2556
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craigton Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, situated approximately 460 metres north of Craigton. The monument comprises a dun, a type of small stone-built defensive structure characteristic of Iron Age Scotland, constructed with dry stone walling typical of the period. Such duns served as strongholds for local communities during the Iron Age, providing both residential and defensive functions. The site remains an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns and fortification practices in central Scotland.

Craigton,dun 460m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2556. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craigton,dun 460m N of?

Craigton Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, situated approximately 460 metres north of Craigton. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2556.

What period does Craigton,dun 460m N of date from?

Craigton,dun 460m N 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 Craigton,dun 460m N of?

Craigton,dun 460m N 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 SM2556.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craigton,dun 460m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Double Craigs,hut circle (0.5 km), Fintry Castle, remains of (1.6 km), Fintry,motte 400m WSW of Fintry Bridge (1.8 km).

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