Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunach,dun 600m ENE of
Iron Age · Dun

Dunach,dun 600m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM3993
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dunach Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 600 metres to the east-northeast of Dunach. The monument consists of the remains of a dun, a characteristically Scottish Iron Age defensive structure comprising stone walls enclosing a residential space. Such duns typically date from the latter Iron Age, broadly spanning the period from around the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, though occupation may have extended into the early medieval period. The site represents one of numerous dun fortifications distributed across Argyllshire and the wider west of Scotland, reflecting the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age communities in this region.

Dunach,dun 600m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3993. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunach,dun 600m ENE of?

Dunach Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 600 metres to the east-northeast of Dunach. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3993.

What period does Dunach,dun 600m ENE of date from?

Dunach,dun 600m ENE of 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 Dunach,dun 600m ENE of?

Dunach,dun 600m ENE of 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 SM3993.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunach,dun 600m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan Molach,dun 115m SE of Ardoran (2.4 km), Dunan Corr,fort (3.4 km), Dun Bhlaran,350m NE of Minard (4.3 km).

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