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Dun an Fheurain is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 700 metres north-west of Gallanach in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a form of defensive settlement typical of the Iron Age period in the west Highlands and Islands, comprising a fortified homestead constructed with dry-stone walling. Such duns served as residences for elite families and provided protection against raiding, reflecting the social hierarchies and security concerns of Iron Age communities in Atlantic Scotland. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation reference SM4177.
Dun an Fheurain,dun 700m NW of Gallanach is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4177. View the official record →
Dun an Fheurain is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 700 metres north-west of Gallanach in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4177.
Dun an Fheurain,dun 700m NW of Gallanach dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 700m nw of gallanach. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dun an Fheurain,dun 700m NW of Gallanach 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 SM4177.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan Buiaig, cairn, Kilninver (4.6 km), Barrnacarry,Tigh Cuil,deserted township (4.7 km), Kilninver,St Beans Church & burial ground (4.8 km).
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