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Leamnamuic Dun is a Iron Age fortified homestead located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 275 metres north-east of Leamnamuic. The site comprises a dun, a small defensive stone structure characteristic of Iron Age settlement in western Scotland, likely dating to the period between the Iron Age and early medieval phases of occupation. The monument represents the type of nucleated settlement common to the Argyll region during the later prehistoric period, when such fortified dwellings served as residences for elite families or small community groups. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under the reference SM3674.
Leamnamuic,dun 275m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3674. View the official record →
Leamnamuic Dun is a Iron Age fortified homestead located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 275 metres north-east of Leamnamuic. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3674.
Leamnamuic,dun 275m NE 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.
Leamnamuic,dun 275m NE 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 SM3674.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eilean Àraich Mhòir, dun 730m NNW of Tigh na Croit (3.2 km), Cnoc Dubh na Leitreach, cairns 150m SSW of, Achaglachgach (3.8 km), Dun Skeig,duns & fort (4.3 km).
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