Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun nan Gall, dun
Iron Age · Dun

Dun nan Gall, dun

Scotland
HES SM10564
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun nan Gall is a dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The site comprises stone-built defensive structures typical of such establishments, which functioned as the strongholds of local elite families during the Iron Age period. Dun nan Gall exemplifies the architectural tradition of dun construction, whereby naturally defensible locations were enhanced through stone fortifications to create secure residences and centres of local authority. The monument is recorded within Historic Environment Scotland's database under INSPIRE reference SM10564.

Dun nan Gall, dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10564. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun nan Gall, dun?

Dun nan Gall is a dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, representing a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10564.

What period does Dun nan Gall, dun date from?

Dun nan Gall, dun dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun nan Gall, dun?

Dun nan Gall, dun 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 SM10564.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun nan Gall, dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eilean na Carraidh, fish trap (3.1 km), Aintuim, cairn 390m SW of (4 km), Kilmore,standing stones 230m SE of (4 km).

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