Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Creagach,fort SW of Connel
Iron Age · Fort sw of connel

Dun Creagach,fort SW of Connel

Scotland
HES SM3837
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort sw of connel
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Creagach is a promontory fort situated southwest of Connel in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age and occupies a naturally defensible rocky headland position that would have provided strategic control over the surrounding landscape. The fort's physical character is defined by its use of the natural topography, with fortification works constructed to enhance the defensive qualities of the promontory. Such hillforts and promontory forts were characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in western Scotland, serving as centres of power and protection for local communities during this period.

Dun Creagach,fort SW of Connel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3837. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Creagach,fort SW of Connel?

Dun Creagach is a promontory fort situated southwest of Connel in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3837.

What period does Dun Creagach,fort SW of Connel date from?

Dun Creagach,fort SW of Connel dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort sw of connel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Creagach,fort SW of Connel?

Dun Creagach,fort SW of Connel 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 SM3837.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Creagach,fort SW of Connel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalnaneun, cairns 240m and 275m WNW of (7.7 km), Kilmore, cairns and enclosure 345m NNE of Cleigh House (7.8 km), Kilmore House,cairns 85m NE & 200m ENE of (8.5 km).

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