Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunan Corr,fort
Iron Age · Fort

Dunan Corr,fort

Scotland
HES SM4135
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dunan Corr is a hillfort of Iron Age date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a univallate fortification, consisting of a single defensive rampart enclosing the summit of a prominent hilltop, a characteristic form of Iron Age settlement in western Scotland dating to the later prehistoric period. The site commands views across the surrounding landscape, a location typical of such fortified settlements which served both defensive and territorial functions. Dunan Corr remains an important example of Iron Age fortification strategy in the West Highlands region.

Dunan Corr,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4135. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunan Corr,fort?

Dunan Corr is a hillfort of Iron Age date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4135.

What period does Dunan Corr,fort date from?

Dunan Corr,fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunan Corr,fort?

Dunan Corr,fort 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 SM4135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunan Corr,fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrnacarry,Dun Mhic Raonuill,dun (2.3 km), Dunan Buiaig, cairn, Kilninver (2.5 km), Kilninver,St Beans Church & burial ground (2.6 km).

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