Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Bhoraraic,dun ENE of Lossit Farm
Iron Age · Dun ene of lossit farm

Dun Bhoraraic,dun ENE of Lossit Farm

Scotland
HES SM3959
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun ene of lossit farm
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Bhoraraic is a Iron Age dun situated east-north-east of Lossit Farm in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Scottish Iron Age, typically comprising a stone-built circular or oval structure with defensive properties suited to the regional topography and settlement patterns of the period. Such duns served as high-status residences and provided protection for their inhabitants and livestock during the later prehistoric period. The site remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement and social organisation in the Hebridean and west coast regions of Scotland.

Dun Bhoraraic,dun ENE of Lossit Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3959. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Bhoraraic,dun ENE of Lossit Farm?

Dun Bhoraraic is a Iron Age dun situated east-north-east of Lossit Farm in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3959.

What period does Dun Bhoraraic,dun ENE of Lossit Farm date from?

Dun Bhoraraic,dun ENE of Lossit Farm dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun ene of lossit farm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Bhoraraic,dun ENE of Lossit Farm?

Dun Bhoraraic,dun ENE of Lossit Farm 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 SM3959.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Bhoraraic,dun ENE of Lossit Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cill Sleabhan, chapel and enclosure, Islay (1.6 km), Mulreesh lead mines, Mulreesh, Islay (2.8 km), Cill a'Mhanaich, church and burial ground 210m SSW of Kilmeny (2.8 km).

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