Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKildonan,dun
Iron Age · Dun

Kildonan,dun

Scotland
HES SM243
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kildonan Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises the remains of a dun, a characteristic form of prehistoric Scottish fort constructed with stone walls, which would have served as a defended residence for a local elite during the Iron Age period. The site is situated in a landscape rich in prehistoric settlement evidence, reflecting the strategic importance of the Argyll region during this era. As recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database, the dun represents the material culture and defensive architecture of Iron Age communities in western Scotland.

Kildonan,dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kildonan,dun?

Kildonan Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM243.

What period does Kildonan,dun date from?

Kildonan,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.

Who is responsible for protecting Kildonan,dun?

Kildonan,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 SM243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kildonan,dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Low Smerby, four cairns 420m SE of (5.6 km), Island Muller Castle (5.9 km), Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground (6.4 km).

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