Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunan an t-Seasgain, dun 465m WNW of Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha
Iron Age · Dun 465m wnw of drumyeonmore farm, gigha

Dunan an t-Seasgain, dun 465m WNW of Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha

Scotland
HES SM3227
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 465m wnw of drumyeonmore farm, gigha
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunan an t-Seasgain is an Iron Age dun situated on the island of Gigha in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a stone-built defensive structure characteristic of the Iron Age period, when such fortified enclosures served as high-status residences and places of refuge in Atlantic Scotland. Located 465 metres west-north-west of Drumyeonmore Farm, the dun represents the archaeological evidence of early settlement and territorial control on the Hebridean islands during the pre-Roman Iron Age and potentially into the Early Historic period. The site remains an important example of Iron Age dun architecture in the western Scottish seaboard region.

Dunan an t-Seasgain, dun 465m WNW of Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunan an t-Seasgain, dun 465m WNW of Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha?

Dunan an t-Seasgain is an Iron Age dun situated on the island of Gigha in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3227.

What period does Dunan an t-Seasgain, dun 465m WNW of Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha date from?

Dunan an t-Seasgain, dun 465m WNW of Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 465m wnw of drumyeonmore farm, gigha. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunan an t-Seasgain, dun 465m WNW of Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha?

Dunan an t-Seasgain, dun 465m WNW of Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha 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 SM3227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunan an t-Seasgain, dun 465m WNW of Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunan Buidhe,dun,Gigha (1 km), Cnoc na Carraigh,inscribed stone NE of (2.6 km), Achamore House,old parish church 230m N of (2.6 km).

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