Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilcheran,dun 450m SSW of
Iron Age · Dun

Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM4187
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kilcheran Dun is an Iron Age defensive structure located approximately 450 metres south-south-west of Kilcheran in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular stone-built fortification typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, constructed as a domestic stronghold or refuge. Such duns served as residences for high-status families and provided defensive capability during the Iron Age period, roughly 800 BC to AD 400. The site is recorded on the Historic Environment Scotland register under designation SM4187 as part of the archaeological record of early settlement in Argyll.

Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4187. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of?

Kilcheran Dun is an Iron Age defensive structure located approximately 450 metres south-south-west of Kilcheran in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4187.

What period does Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of date from?

Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW 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 Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of?

Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW 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 SM4187.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barr Mor,cairn (0.9 km), Barr Mor,cist 450m SE of Achinduin (0.9 km), An Dun,broch,Loch Fiart (1.3 km).

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