Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira
Iron Age · Dun 210m wnw of duneira

Dun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira

Scotland
HES SM7809
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 210m wnw of duneira
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dun an Eididh is an Iron Age dun located approximately 210 metres west-northwest of Duneira in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a form of fortified residential structure characteristic of the later prehistoric period in western Scotland, when such defended settlements served as the strongholds of local elites. The site is recorded in the national monuments record under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE designation SM7809, reflecting its significance within the archaeological heritage of the Argyll region.

Dun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7809. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira?

Dun an Eididh is an Iron Age dun located approximately 210 metres west-northwest of Duneira in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7809.

What period does Dun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira date from?

Dun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 210m wnw of duneira. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira?

Dun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira 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 SM7809.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun an Eididh, dun 210m WNW of Duneira?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Torr, fort, dun and enclosure, Shielfoot (1.8 km), Castle Tioram & Eilean Tirim (3.5 km), Tigh na Allt, cairn 291m NW of (5.7 km).

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