Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFiart,dun 190m SSE of
Iron Age · Dun

Fiart,dun 190m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM4113
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fiart Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 190 metres south-south-east of Fiart. The monument consists of the remains of a dun, a small stone-built defensive structure characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in western Scotland. Such duns typically feature heavily constructed dry-stone walls forming a single or double-chambered circular or oval enclosure, serving as defensive residences for elite families or their retainers during the Iron Age period. The site's designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its importance as evidence of Iron Age settlement and fortification practices in the region.

Fiart,dun 190m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4113. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fiart,dun 190m SSE of?

Fiart Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 190 metres south-south-east of Fiart. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4113.

What period does Fiart,dun 190m SSE of date from?

Fiart,dun 190m SSE 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 Fiart,dun 190m SSE of?

Fiart,dun 190m SSE 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 SM4113.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fiart,dun 190m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aon Garbh,three cairns (0.8 km), An Dun,dun,Sloc a'Bhrighide (0.8 km), Dun Chruban,dun (1.7 km).

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