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Dun Ablaich is a prehistoric earthwork located on the island of Luing in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a defended settlement of Iron Age or earlier date, constructed with stone and earth defences characteristic of Scottish dun sites. The earthwork's physical remains consist of substantial ramparts and ditches, typical of fortified settlements constructed during the later prehistoric period to serve defensive and administrative functions for local populations. Such monuments are significant for understanding the organisation and settlement patterns of pre-Roman Scotland, though specific details of Dun Ablaich's occupation history and precise chronology require further archaeological investigation.
Dun Ablaich,earthwork,Luing is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3788. View the official record →
Dun Ablaich is a prehistoric earthwork located on the island of Luing in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3788.
Dun Ablaich,earthwork,Luing 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 SM3788.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy (0.9 km), Leccamore,dun 500m SW of (1.6 km), Ballycastle,dun,Luing (2.7 km).
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