Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunvorist,dun 180m S of
Iron Age · Dun

Dunvorist,dun 180m S of

Scotland
HES SM2664
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dunvorist, Dun 180m S of, is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site represents a defensive structure typical of the Iron Age period, when such duns served as strongholds for local communities across the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The monument's precise form and state of preservation are documented within the national record maintained by Historic Environment Scotland, under the INSPIRE reference SM2664. Such structures generally date to the period spanning several centuries before the Roman advances into Scotland, though the specific chronology of this individual site would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty.

Dunvorist,dun 180m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2664. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunvorist,dun 180m S of?

Dunvorist, Dun 180m S of, is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2664.

What period does Dunvorist,dun 180m S of date from?

Dunvorist,dun 180m S of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunvorist,dun 180m S of?

Dunvorist,dun 180m 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 SM2664.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunvorist,dun 180m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked stone, dun and farmstead 70m SW of Brae of Cultullich (1.8 km), The Dun,fort 400m ESE of Tyndun (4 km), Meall Uaine, round houses 940m, 1020m and 1040m NE of Loch Scoly (4.1 km).

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