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Dun Chroisprig is a dun located on the island of Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents the type of small, fortified settlement characteristic of this period in the Scottish Hebrides. The site consists of stone defensive structures typical of dun architecture, though its precise dimensions and state of preservation would require archaeological survey to fully establish. Such duns served as defended homesteads or small communal settlements, reflecting the social hierarchies and defensive needs of Iron Age Atlantic communities.
Dun Chroisprig, dun, Islay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13306. View the official record →
Dun Chroisprig is a dun located on the island of Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13306.
Dun Chroisprig, dun, Islay dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun, islay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dun Chroisprig, dun, Islay 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 SM13306.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilchoman House, cross slab 335m WSW of, Islay (1.4 km), Cill Chiarain, chapel 300m SW of Kilchiaran, Islay (1.7 km), Kilchoman Church, Cill Chomain Cross & tombstones (1.7 km).
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