Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun, 260m E of Loch Glashan
260m e of loch glashan

Dun, 260m E of Loch Glashan

Scotland
HES SM10871
Site type
260m e of loch glashan
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun, 260m east of Loch Glashan, is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of defensive domestic architecture characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands, though its precise dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The dun would have functioned as a stronghold for a local community, with its defensive stone construction indicating a period of social organisation and territorial control typical of the later prehistoric period in this region.

Dun, 260m E of Loch Glashan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10871. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun, 260m E of Loch Glashan?

Dun, 260m east of Loch Glashan, is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10871.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun, 260m E of Loch Glashan?

Dun, 260m E of Loch Glashan 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 SM10871.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun, 260m E of Loch Glashan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Car,standing stone,Lechuary (5.3 km), Auchoish, long cairn 900m NE of (5.6 km), Brainport Bay,stone alignments and quern quarries (5.7 km).

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