Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunan Breac,dun 450m SE of Culinlongart
Iron Age · Dun 450m se of culinlongart

Dunan Breac,dun 450m SE of Culinlongart

Scotland
HES SM3124
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun 450m se of culinlongart
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dunan Breac is an Iron Age dun situated approximately 450 metres south-east of Culinlongart in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a type of fortified residential structure characteristic of the later Iron Age in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, constructed as a stone-built stronghold. As with many duns of this period, it would have served as a defended dwelling for a local elite or extended family group. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM3124.

Dunan Breac,dun 450m SE of Culinlongart is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3124. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunan Breac,dun 450m SE of Culinlongart?

Dunan Breac is an Iron Age dun situated approximately 450 metres south-east of Culinlongart in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3124.

What period does Dunan Breac,dun 450m SE of Culinlongart date from?

Dunan Breac,dun 450m SE of Culinlongart dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun 450m se of culinlongart. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunan Breac,dun 450m SE of Culinlongart?

Dunan Breac,dun 450m SE of Culinlongart 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 SM3124.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunan Breac,dun 450m SE of Culinlongart?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Doune,dun 400m NNE of Ormsary (1.2 km), Cnoc Araich, fort N of High Machriemore (4.1 km), Keil Cave, 95m ESE of Seapoint (4.1 km).

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