Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Ach'na h-Atha,dun
Iron Age · Dun

Dun Ach'na h-Atha,dun

Scotland
HES SM3226
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Ach'na h-Atha is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a substantial stone-built fortification characteristic of the Atlantic Scottish Iron Age, constructed as a defensive residence during the first millennium BCE. The dun's structural form reflects the architectural traditions of Iron Age settlement in the West Highlands, where such fortified dwellings served as focal points for local communities and their territorial control. The site remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age domestic and defensive practices in the region.

Dun Ach'na h-Atha,dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Ach'na h-Atha,dun?

Dun Ach'na h-Atha is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3226.

What period does Dun Ach'na h-Atha,dun date from?

Dun Ach'na h-Atha,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.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Ach'na h-Atha,dun?

Dun Ach'na h-Atha,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 SM3226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Ach'na h-Atha,dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Dunan,dun,WSW of Auchadaduie (2.2 km), Dun Sheallaidh,dun (4 km), Dun a'Bhuic,dun SW of Cleongart (5 km).

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