Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride
Iron Age · Fort 490m sw of kilbride

Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride

Scotland
HES SM4304
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort 490m sw of kilbride
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Iadain is a Iron Age fort located approximately 490 metres south-west of Kilbride in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a defensive structure characteristic of the Iron Age period, constructed to serve the settlement and protection needs of its inhabitants during this prehistoric era. As a designated scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland (HES INSPIRE reference SM4304), the site represents an important example of Iron Age fortification in the west of Scotland, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the region during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4304. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride?

Dun Iadain is a Iron Age fort located approximately 490 metres south-west of Kilbride in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4304.

What period does Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride date from?

Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort 490m sw of kilbride. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride?

Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride 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 SM4304.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalnacabaig,cairn 260m W of (1.1 km), Kilmore Church (2.6 km), Kilmore House,fort 470m E of (2.9 km).

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