Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich
Iron Age · Dun 145m nw of auchnacloich

Dun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich

Scotland
HES SM3682
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 145m nw of auchnacloich
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Creagach is a Iron Age dun situated 145 metres north-west of Auchnacloich in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a stone-built fortified structure characteristic of the Iron Age period in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, when such duns served as defended settlements for local élites and their households. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation SM3682. Like other duns of its period, Dun Creagach would have functioned as both a residence and a stronghold, reflecting the social hierarchies and settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in western Scotland.

Dun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3682. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich?

Dun Creagach is a Iron Age dun situated 145 metres north-west of Auchnacloich in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3682.

What period does Dun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich date from?

Dun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 145m nw of auchnacloich. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich?

Dun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich 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 SM3682.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Creagach,dun 145m NW of Auchnacloich?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duntanachan,dun 515m W of (5.9 km), Duntanachan,cairn SW of (6 km), Glenamachrie,cairns 850m ESE of (6.2 km).

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