Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDruim an Duin,dun
Iron Age · Dun

Druim an Duin,dun

Scotland
HES SM2420
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Druim an Duin is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Atlantic Scottish littoral during the later prehistoric period. The monument comprises the remains of a stone-built circular or oval enclosure typical of duns, which served as defended residences for elite families during the Iron Age. Such structures are archaeologically significant as evidence of social hierarchy and settlement patterns in Iron Age Atlantic Scotland, though the precise dating and phases of occupation at Druim an Duin would require reference to excavation records and specialist analysis of the site itself.

Druim an Duin,dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2420. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Druim an Duin,dun?

Druim an Duin is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Atlantic Scottish littoral during the later prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2420.

What period does Druim an Duin,dun date from?

Druim an Duin,dun 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 Druim an Duin,dun?

Druim an Duin,dun 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 SM2420.

What other scheduled monuments are near Druim an Duin,dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun, enclosure and cairn, 200m W of Barnluasgan (0.6 km), Loch Coille-Bharr, enclosure 220m NW of, Knapdale (0.6 km), Arichonan,township (0.6 km).

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