Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Ban, fort
Iron Age · Fort

Dun Ban, fort

Scotland
HES SM10556
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Ban is a Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a fortified settlement typical of the later prehistoric period in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, when such structures served as defensive strongholds and centres of local authority. The fort's physical characteristics reflect the construction methods and spatial organisation common to Iron Age settlements in the region, with evidence of substantial stone or timber fortifications. While detailed archaeological investigation has provided information about its structural form, Dun Ban remains an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns in Argyllshire during the first millennium BC.

Dun Ban, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10556. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Ban, fort?

Dun Ban is a Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10556.

What period does Dun Ban, fort date from?

Dun Ban, fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Ban, fort?

Dun Ban, fort 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 SM10556.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Ban, fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun nan Gall, dun (3.6 km), Dun Auladh, 230m SSE of Am Birlinn (4.5 km), Maol Mor standing stones, Dervaig, Mull (4.5 km).

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