Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLow Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE of
Iron Age · Dun

Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM2921
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Low Glenramskill dun is an Iron Age fortified structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 600 metres east-northeast of Low Glenramskill settlement. The monument represents the defensive architecture characteristic of Iron Age communities in western Scotland, a period during which such duns served as strongholds for local populations. The site is recorded in the national heritage designation system under reference HES INSPIRE SM2921. As with many Scottish duns of this period, the structure would have functioned as both a residential and defensive installation for a community of considerable status.

Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2921. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE of?

Low Glenramskill dun is an Iron Age fortified structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 600 metres east-northeast of Low Glenramskill settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2921.

What period does Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE of date from?

Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE 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 Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE of?

Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE 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 SM2921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Low Glenramskill, dun 600m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Ciaran's Cave,Achinhoan Headland (2.9 km), Balnabraid Glen,cairn 50m W of Corphin Bridge (4.2 km), Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle (5 km).

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