Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunan,fort NW of Corr Bhan
Iron Age · Fort nw of corr bhan

Dunan,fort NW of Corr Bhan

Scotland
HES SM3174
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort nw of corr bhan
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Dunan Fort is an Iron Age fort located northwest of Corr Bhan in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a defended settlement typical of the Iron Age period in this region, constructed with fortification characteristics common to Scottish prehistoric sites of the first millennium before the Common Era. The fort's defensive architecture reflects the settlement patterns and social organization of Iron Age communities in western Scotland. Such sites provide important archaeological evidence for understanding the distribution and form of Iron Age settlement in Argyll.

Dunan,fort NW of Corr Bhan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunan,fort NW of Corr Bhan?

Dunan Fort is an Iron Age fort located northwest of Corr Bhan in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3174.

What period does Dunan,fort NW of Corr Bhan date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Dunan,fort NW of Corr Bhan?

Dunan,fort NW of Corr Bhan 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 SM3174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunan,fort NW of Corr Bhan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rubh' a' Mharaiche, dun 450m E of (1.2 km), Balmavicar Burn,township 170m N of (1.5 km), Largiebaan, shielings 750m SW of (3 km).

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