Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart
Iron Age · Dun sw of cleongart

Dun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart

Scotland
HES SM3315
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun sw of cleongart
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun a'Bhuic is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, southwest of Cleongart. The site represents a form of defended settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in the Hebrides and west coast of Scotland, typically comprising a circular or oval stone-built enclosure designed to provide protection and control of local resources. The dun's physical structure and archaeological context place it within the broader tradition of Iron Age fortified homesteads that dominated the Scottish landscape during the late pre-Roman Iron Age period. Such monuments reflect the social hierarchies and territorial organization of Iron Age communities in Atlantic Scotland.

Dun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart?

Dun a'Bhuic is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, southwest of Cleongart. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3315.

What period does Dun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart date from?

Dun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun sw of cleongart. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart?

Dun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart 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 SM3315.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Westport,fort 240m N of (7 km), Largiemore,fort NE of (7.9 km), Highpark,standing stone (8.5 km).

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