Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt
Iron Age · Dun se of taynuilt

Dun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt

Scotland
HES SM4013
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun se of taynuilt
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Mhuirageul is a Iron Age dun situated southeast of Taynuilt in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in the Scottish Highlands, comprising a stone-built circular or sub-circular structure typical of such defensive homesteads. The dun would have served as a residence for a family or small community, with its substantial stone walls providing both protection and status within the local settlement hierarchy of the period. Such monuments are distributed throughout the Highlands and Islands and remain significant evidence for Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in Scotland.

Dun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4013. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt?

Dun Mhuirageul is a Iron Age dun situated southeast of Taynuilt in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4013.

What period does Dun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt?

Dun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt 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 SM4013.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Mhuirageul,dun SE of Taynuilt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tom an Iasgaire, fort (3.6 km), Barguillean Farm,dun 250m SSW of (3.7 km), Duntanachan,cairn SW of (5 km).

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