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Dun na Muirgheidh is a Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a fortified settlement typical of the Scottish Iron Age period, representing the defensive architecture and settlement patterns of the region during this era. The fort's physical remains reflect the construction methods and strategic positioning characteristic of Iron Age duns, which served as residences for local elites and their communities. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's national record (INSPIRE SM10627) and contributes to understanding the pattern of Iron Age settlement and social organisation in Argyllshire.
Dun na Muirgheidh, fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10627. View the official record →
Dun na Muirgheidh is a Iron Age fort located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10627.
Dun na Muirgheidh, fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dun na Muirgheidh, fort 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 SM10627.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Assapol, crannog 200m WSW of Assapol (2.9 km), An Caisteal, dun (3.3 km), Kilvickeon or Kilviceuen, Old Parish Church, Mull (4 km).
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