Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Fhinn,dun 300m W of Killocraw
Iron Age · Dun 300m w of killocraw

Dun Fhinn,dun 300m W of Killocraw

Scotland
HES SM3663
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 300m w of killocraw
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Fhinn is an Iron Age dun located approximately 300 metres west of Killocraw in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, where such structures served as defended residences for local elites or community leaders. As a dun, the monument would originally have consisted of stone walls of substantial construction, though the present state of the remains reflects the effects of time and landscape processes. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the reference SM3663.

Dun Fhinn,dun 300m W of Killocraw is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3663. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Fhinn,dun 300m W of Killocraw?

Dun Fhinn is an Iron Age dun located approximately 300 metres west of Killocraw in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3663.

What period does Dun Fhinn,dun 300m W of Killocraw date from?

Dun Fhinn,dun 300m W of Killocraw dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 300m w of killocraw. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Fhinn,dun 300m W of Killocraw?

Dun Fhinn,dun 300m W of Killocraw 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 SM3663.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Fhinn,dun 300m W of Killocraw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Westport,fort 240m N of (3.9 km), Largiemore,fort NE of (5.3 km), Balnagleck, dun 350m NE of (5.9 km).

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