Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull
Iron Age · Dun, uisken, mull

Dun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull

Scotland
HES SM7762
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun, uisken, mull
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun a' Chiabhaig is a Iron Age dun situated at Uisken on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a fortified stone structure typical of the dun form found throughout the Scottish Highlands and islands, representing a significant settlement pattern of the Iron Age period. The site's defensive characteristics and stone construction reflect the architectural conventions of Iron Age elite occupation in the region. Like other duns of this period, it would have served as a defended residence for a local community or family group, occupying a strategic location within the landscape of ancient Mull.

Dun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7762. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull?

Dun a' Chiabhaig is a Iron Age dun situated at Uisken on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7762.

What period does Dun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull date from?

Dun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun, uisken, mull. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull?

Dun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull 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 SM7762.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun a' Chiabhaig, dun, Uisken, Mull?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Druim Fan, standing stone 450m NE of Uisken House, Mull (0.7 km), Uamh Mhor, standing stones, Ardalanish Bay, Mull (1 km), Eilean nan Gibneach, enclosure 235m NNE of (1.1 km).

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