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Dun Leigh is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 200 metres east-north-east of Balure in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in western Scotland, constructed as a stone-built circular or oval enclosure designed to provide defence and status to its occupants. The dun would have functioned as a residence for a person of considerable social standing within the Iron Age community of the region. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record under the designation SM3773.
Dun Leigh,dun 200m ENE of Balure is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3773. View the official record →
Dun Leigh is a Iron Age dun situated approximately 200 metres east-north-east of Balure in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3773.
Dun Leigh,dun 200m ENE of Balure dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 200m ene of balure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dun Leigh,dun 200m ENE of Balure 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 SM3773.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt (2.4 km), Cladh na h'Annaid, burial ground 280m SE of Corachie Farm (3.7 km), Tom an Iasgaire, fort (4.8 km).
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