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Dun a Choin Duibh is a Iron Age dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing a form of fortified residential settlement characteristic of the Atlantic Scottish coast during the Iron Age period. The monument consists of the remains of a stone-built defensive structure, typical of duns which served as strongholds for elite families or small communities in the region. Such fortifications, dating broadly to the Iron Age, were constructed using dry stone or mortared masonry and often occupied prominent defensive positions. The site contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and the development of fortified architecture in western Scotland during this period.
Dun a Choin Duibh,dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2421. View the official record →
Dun a Choin Duibh is a Iron Age dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing a form of fortified residential settlement characteristic of the Atlantic Scottish coast during the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2421.
Dun a Choin Duibh,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.
Dun a Choin Duibh,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 SM2421.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc Dubh na Leitreach, cairns 150m SSW of, Achaglachgach (0.6 km), Eilean Àraich Mhòir, dun 730m NNW of Tigh na Croit (2.2 km), Leamnamuic,dun 275m NE of (4.4 km).
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