Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas
Iron Age · Dun 1500m sw of camasinas

Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas

Scotland
HES SM7805
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 1500m sw of camasinas
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Ghallain is a small Iron Age dun situated approximately 1500 metres south-west of Camasinas in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the fragmentary remains of a stone-built fortified enclosure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Such duns typically functioned as defended homesteads or strongholds for local élites during the Iron Age period. The site's survival as archaeological remains reflects both the durability of stone construction and the long-term significance of defensible settlement locations in this region during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7805. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas?

Dun Ghallain is a small Iron Age dun situated approximately 1500 metres south-west of Camasinas in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7805.

What period does Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas date from?

Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 1500m sw of camasinas. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas?

Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas 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 SM7805.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Risga, shell midden and related structures on SE side of island (3.6 km), Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale (3.8 km), Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of (3.9 km).

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