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Kellan Wood Dun is a fortified settlement of Iron Age date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of the remains of a dun, a type of small stone-built defensive structure characteristic of the Iron Age in Scotland, particularly common in the western regions. Such duns typically comprise a single stone-walled enclosure, often situated on elevated or strategically positioned ground. Kellan Wood Dun represents an important example of the settlement hierarchy and defensive architecture of Iron Age Scotland, reflecting the domestic and protective needs of communities during this period.
Kellan Wood, dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10696. View the official record →
Kellan Wood Dun is a fortified settlement of Iron Age date located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10696.
Kellan Wood, dun dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Kellan Wood, 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 SM10696.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torr nam Fiann, dun and medieval settlement remains (1 km), Standing stone, 365m NNE of Torr nam Fiann Dun, Isle of Mull (1.1 km), Faisg Air An Oir, standing stone 305m SSW of Clachaig (2.4 km).
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