Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Toiseach, dun 300m SE of Torran Farm
Iron Age · Dun 300m se of torran farm

Dun Toiseach, dun 300m SE of Torran Farm

Scotland
HES SM10872
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 300m se of torran farm
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Toiseach is an Iron Age dun situated approximately 300 metres south-east of Torran Farm in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the Iron Age in western Scotland, when such structures served as defended residences for prominent families or communities. The dun's physical remains survive as an archaeological site of regional significance within the broader landscape of Iron Age settlement in Argyll, contributing to understanding of the period's settlement patterns and defensive architecture in this part of Scotland.

Dun Toiseach, dun 300m SE of Torran Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10872. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Toiseach, dun 300m SE of Torran Farm?

Dun Toiseach is an Iron Age dun situated approximately 300 metres south-east of Torran Farm in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10872.

What period does Dun Toiseach, dun 300m SE of Torran Farm date from?

Dun Toiseach, dun 300m SE of Torran Farm dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 300m se of torran farm. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Toiseach, dun 300m SE of Torran Farm?

Dun Toiseach, dun 300m SE of Torran Farm 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 SM10872.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Toiseach, dun 300m SE of Torran Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Bride's Chapel (8.6 km), Dunchragaig,cairn 280m NW of (9.3 km), An Car,standing stone,Lechuary (9.3 km).

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