Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Fadaidh,750m WNW of Degnish
750m wnw of degnish

Dun Fadaidh,750m WNW of Degnish

Scotland
HES SM4180
Site type
750m wnw of degnish
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Fadaidh is a prehistoric fortified settlement located approximately 750 metres west-northwest of Degnish in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a dun, a small stone-built circular or oval fort characteristic of Iron Age settlement in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, typically dating to the later prehistoric period. The monument consists of rubble foundations and structural remains indicative of defensive domestic architecture from this era. Such sites as Dun Fadaidh represent the settlement patterns of communities in western Scotland during the Iron Age, providing archaeological evidence of fortified domestic occupation in this region.

Dun Fadaidh,750m WNW of Degnish is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4180. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Fadaidh,750m WNW of Degnish?

Dun Fadaidh is a prehistoric fortified settlement located approximately 750 metres west-northwest of Degnish in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4180.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Fadaidh,750m WNW of Degnish?

Dun Fadaidh,750m WNW of Degnish 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 SM4180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Fadaidh,750m WNW of Degnish?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leccamore,dun 500m SW of (3.2 km), Dun Ablaich,earthwork,Luing (4.8 km), Luing,Old Parish Church of Kilchattan 800m NW of Toberonochy (4.9 km).

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