Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Nosebridge,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Dun Nosebridge,fort

Scotland
HES SM3936
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Nosebridge is a Iron Age fort situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents a fortified settlement typical of the Iron Age period in western Scotland, when such defensive structures served as centres of power and habitation for local communities. The fort's physical remains comprise defensive earthworks characteristic of dun construction in the region, reflecting the strategic and social importance of the site during the Iron Age. Like other comparable monuments in Argyllshire, Dun Nosebridge provides evidence for the settlement patterns and fortification practices of pre-Roman Scotland.

Dun Nosebridge,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3936. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Nosebridge,fort?

Dun Nosebridge is a Iron Age fort situated in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3936.

What period does Dun Nosebridge,fort date from?

Dun Nosebridge,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.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Nosebridge,fort?

Dun Nosebridge,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 SM3936.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Nosebridge,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neriby Farm,barrow 400m NW of (1.4 km), Ballitarsin,chapel 550m SW of (2 km), Newton House,barrows and enclosures NW of,Islay (3.9 km).

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