Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Domhnuill, dun 70m NNE of Seafield
Iron Age · Dun 70m nne of seafield

Dun Domhnuill, dun 70m NNE of Seafield

Scotland
HES SM3092
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 70m nne of seafield
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Domhnuill is a prehistoric fortified settlement located near Seafield in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of an Iron Age dun, a form of small fortified dwelling characteristic of Scotland's Atlantic coastal regions during the first millennium BC. The site, situated approximately 70 metres north-north-east of Seafield, preserves evidence of defensive stone construction typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the western Highlands. Such duns served as secure homesteads for elite families or small communities, combining domestic and defensive functions within a compact circular or oval stone-built structure.

Dun Domhnuill, dun 70m NNE of Seafield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3092. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Domhnuill, dun 70m NNE of Seafield?

Dun Domhnuill is a prehistoric fortified settlement located near Seafield in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3092.

What period does Dun Domhnuill, dun 70m NNE of Seafield date from?

Dun Domhnuill, dun 70m NNE of Seafield dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 70m nne of seafield. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Domhnuill, dun 70m NNE of Seafield?

Dun Domhnuill, dun 70m NNE of Seafield 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 SM3092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Domhnuill, dun 70m NNE of Seafield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blary,dun ENE of (3.8 km), Glenacardoch, dun 730m WNW of (4 km), An Dunan,dun,WSW of Auchadaduie (4.2 km).

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