Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Beachaire,dun
Iron Age · Dun

Dun Beachaire,dun

Scotland
HES SM3143
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Beachaire is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a dun, a type of small stone-built hillfort characteristic of the Atlantic Scottish Iron Age, typically dating to the first millennium BCE. The site reflects the defensive architectural traditions of Iron Age communities in western Scotland, where such duns served as strongholds for local populations. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns and fortification strategies during the Iron Age in the Argyll region.

Dun Beachaire,dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3143. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Beachaire,dun?

Dun Beachaire is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3143.

What period does Dun Beachaire,dun date from?

Dun Beachaire,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 Beachaire,dun?

Dun Beachaire,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 SM3143.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Beachaire,dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carragh Muasdale,standing stone 225m N of South Muasdale (4.2 km), Dun Ach'na h-Atha,dun (4.9 km), Garvalt, dun 500m SW of (5.1 km).

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