Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilkeddan, dun 850m W of
Iron Age · Dun

Kilkeddan, dun 850m W of

Scotland
HES SM3109
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kilkeddan, dun 850m W of, is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises a dun, a type of small stone-built defensive structure characteristic of Iron Age communities in western Scotland, dating to the period broadly between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. The monument's construction and design reflect the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Argyllshire's Iron Age inhabitants, forming part of the wider distribution of similar fortified sites across the Hebrides and western Scottish coast. As a scheduled monument designated under Historic Environment Scotland's records, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchies and domestic organisation in this region.

Kilkeddan, dun 850m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3109. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilkeddan, dun 850m W of?

Kilkeddan, dun 850m W of, is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3109.

What period does Kilkeddan, dun 850m W of date from?

Kilkeddan, dun 850m W 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 Kilkeddan, dun 850m W of?

Kilkeddan, dun 850m W 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 SM3109.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilkeddan, dun 850m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilchousland Church, church and burial ground (4.1 km), Baraskomill, fort and shielings 600m NW of (4.8 km), Baraskomill,dun 275m NNE of (4.9 km).

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