Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Chruban,dun
Iron Age · Dun

Dun Chruban,dun

Scotland
HES SM236
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Chruban is a Iron Age dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a defensive stone structure characteristic of the Iron Age occupation of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, with evidence of the robust drystone construction typical of such fortified settlements. The site dates to the Iron Age period, when such duns served as fortified residences for elite families and functioned as centres of local authority and defence within their communities. As a surviving example of this monument class, Dun Chruban contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and architectural practices of Iron Age Argyll.

Dun Chruban,dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Chruban,dun?

Dun Chruban is a Iron Age dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM236.

What period does Dun Chruban,dun date from?

Dun Chruban,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 Chruban,dun?

Dun Chruban,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 SM236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Chruban,dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide (0.9 km), Kerrera,Cladh a Bhearnaig,cashel (6.9 km), Carn Breugach,cairn (8.5 km).

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