Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull
Iron Age · Dun 190m nne of, treshnish, mull

Dun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull

Scotland
HES SM10581
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 190m nne of, treshnish, mull
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Haunn is an Iron Age dun situated on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 190 metres north-north-east of Treshnish. The monument represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, constructed as a stone-built circular or oval enclosure designed for defence and habitation. Such duns typically date from the later Iron Age, though precise chronology for individual examples remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The site forms part of the broader archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns on Mull and contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement distribution and architectural practices in the western Scottish seaboard.

Dun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10581. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull?

Dun Haunn is an Iron Age dun situated on the Isle of Mull in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 190 metres north-north-east of Treshnish. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10581.

What period does Dun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull date from?

Dun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 190m nne of, treshnish, mull. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull?

Dun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull 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 SM10581.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Haunn, dun 190m NNE of, Treshnish, Mull?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Haunn, fort 300m S of, Treshnish, Mull (0.5 km), Cnoc an t-Simileir, depopulated settlement 360m SE of, Treshnish, Mull (1.2 km), Beinn Duill, structures and field system 550m SSE of, Treshnish, Mull (1.3 km).

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