Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGrogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE of
Iron Age · Dun

Grogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM3649
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grogport Old Manse is an Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 180 metres east-north-east of the settlement at Grogport. The monument represents a defended residential structure typical of the Iron Age period in western Scotland, when such fortified homesteads served as the focal points of local communities. The dun would have functioned as both a domestic dwelling and a symbol of status and authority for its occupants. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM3649.

Grogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3649. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Grogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE of?

Grogport Old Manse is an Iron Age dun situated in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 180 metres east-north-east of the settlement at Grogport. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3649.

What period does Grogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE of date from?

Grogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE 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 Grogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE of?

Grogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE 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 SM3649.

What other scheduled monuments are near Grogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sunadale,dun 275m NE of (1.6 km), Carragh an Talaidh,chambered cairn,Brackley (2.4 km), Airds Castle, 235m SE of Barncluith, Carradale (5.2 km).

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