Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Fhinn, dun
Iron Age · Dun

Dun Fhinn, dun

Scotland
HES SM4016
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Fhinn is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a fortified residential structure typical of the Atlantic Scottish Iron Age, featuring the characteristic dry-stone construction and defensive design associated with duns of this period. Located within the landscape of Argyll, it represents the settlement pattern and architectural tradition of Iron Age communities in the western Scottish seaboard. The site is recorded in the national heritage register under HES INSPIRE designation SM4016.

Dun Fhinn, dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4016. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Fhinn, dun?

Dun Fhinn is a Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4016.

What period does Dun Fhinn, dun date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Fhinn, dun?

Dun Fhinn, dun 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 SM4016.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Fhinn, dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Fhinn,hut circles 410m SE of,Islay (0.4 km), Cill a'Chuibein, chapel (1.4 km), Kildalton Church, church, High Cross, and cross 60m NE of (1.9 km).

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