Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunan Muasdale,dun
Iron Age · Dun

Dunan Muasdale,dun

Scotland
HES SM3223
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunan Muasdale is a Iron Age dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a defensive stone-built structure typical of the dun type, which served as a fortified residence for a elite family or small community during the Iron Age period. Its construction methods and architectural form reflect the defensive priorities and social organisation of Iron Age Atlantic Scotland, when such strongholds provided both domestic accommodation and protection against raids. The site remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns and elite habitation in the western Scottish Highlands.

Dunan Muasdale,dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3223. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunan Muasdale,dun?

Dunan Muasdale is a Iron Age dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3223.

What period does Dunan Muasdale,dun date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Dunan Muasdale,dun?

Dunan Muasdale,dun 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 SM3223.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunan Muasdale,dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Sheallaidh,dun (6.1 km), Crois Mhic Aoidh, standing stone (6.7 km), Corputechan, hut circles E of, Kintyre (6.8 km).

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