Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Cuilein, dun 210m SW of Frackersaig
Iron Age · Dun 210m sw of frackersaig

Dun Cuilein, dun 210m SW of Frackersaig

Scotland
HES SM237
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 210m sw of frackersaig
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Cuilein is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 210 metres south-west of Frackersaig in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a defensive or residential structure typical of the Iron Age period in western Scotland, when such enclosed homesteads served as strongholds for local communities. The dun's physical remains reflect the stone construction methods characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in this region, which often incorporated substantial dry-stone walling to create defensible domestic spaces. Such structures provide important archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns, social organisation, and material culture during the Iron Age in the Hebridean and west Highland zones.

Dun Cuilein, dun 210m SW of Frackersaig is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Cuilein, dun 210m SW of Frackersaig?

Dun Cuilein is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 210 metres south-west of Frackersaig in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM237.

What period does Dun Cuilein, dun 210m SW of Frackersaig date from?

Dun Cuilein, dun 210m SW of Frackersaig dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 210m sw of frackersaig. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Cuilein, dun 210m SW of Frackersaig?

Dun Cuilein, dun 210m SW of Frackersaig 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 SM237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Cuilein, dun 210m SW of Frackersaig?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barr Mor,cairn (1.6 km), Barr Mor,cist 450m SE of Achinduin (1.7 km), Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of (1.9 km).

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