Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKillantringan,dun 740m WNW of
Iron Age · Dun

Killantringan,dun 740m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM5127
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Killantringan Dun is a fortified Iron Age settlement situated in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The monument consists of a dun, a form of defensive stone-built dwelling characteristic of the Iron Age period in Scotland, positioned approximately 740 metres west-north-west of Killantringan. Such structures typically featured thick dry-stone walls and often occupied elevated or naturally defensive positions within the landscape. This site represents the material expression of Iron Age settlement patterns in the south-west of Scotland, reflecting the social hierarchies and defensive concerns of communities during this period.

Killantringan,dun 740m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Killantringan,dun 740m WNW of?

Killantringan Dun is a fortified Iron Age settlement situated in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5127.

What period does Killantringan,dun 740m WNW of date from?

Killantringan,dun 740m WNW 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 Killantringan,dun 740m WNW of?

Killantringan,dun 740m WNW 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 SM5127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Killantringan,dun 740m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knock and Maize,farmstead 250m SE of (1.6 km), Knock and Maize,standing stone 190m ESE of (1.6 km), Meikle Labrax,fort (2.8 km).

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