Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Putechantuy, dun, Kintyre
Iron Age · Dun, kintyre

Dun Putechantuy, dun, Kintyre

Scotland
HES SM3224
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun, kintyre
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dun Putechantuy is a Iron Age dun situated in Kintyre, Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a fortified settlement characteristic of the Iron Age period in western Scotland, when such duns served as defended homesteads or strongholds for local élites and their communities. The site's physical remains reflect the defensive architecture typical of these structures, with evidence of stone construction that would have formed substantial walls. As with many duns in the region, Dun Putechantuy represents an important phase of settlement and social organisation in Iron Age Argyll.

Dun Putechantuy, dun, Kintyre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Putechantuy, dun, Kintyre?

Dun Putechantuy is a Iron Age dun situated in Kintyre, Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3224.

What period does Dun Putechantuy, dun, Kintyre date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Putechantuy, dun, Kintyre?

Dun Putechantuy, dun, Kintyre 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 SM3224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Putechantuy, dun, Kintyre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Port nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea (4.3 km), Westport,fort 240m N of (4.7 km), Largiemore,fort NE of (6 km).

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