Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunearn, fort 510m S of
Iron Age · Fort

Dunearn, fort 510m S of

Scotland
HES SM2470
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunearn, fort 510m S of, is an Iron Age fort located in Nairnshire, Scotland. The site comprises a defensive earthwork characteristic of the Iron Age period, when such fortified settlements served as centres of local authority and protection. The fort's physical remains reflect the constructional methods and settlement patterns typical of northern Scottish Iron Age communities, though detailed excavation records for this specific site are limited in the readily available scholarly literature.

Dunearn, fort 510m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2470. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunearn, fort 510m S of?

Dunearn, fort 510m S of, is an Iron Age fort located in Nairnshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2470.

What period does Dunearn, fort 510m S of date from?

Dunearn, fort 510m S of 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 Dunearn, fort 510m S of?

Dunearn, fort 510m S of 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 SM2470.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunearn, fort 510m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burnside, bridge 300m W of (1.2 km), Princess Stone, cross-slab 250m SSW of Glenferness House (2 km), Little Banchor, depopulated settlement 1130m WSW of Banchor (3 km).

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