Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLower Drumchorrie,dun 260m WNW of
Iron Age · Dun

Lower Drumchorrie,dun 260m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM2667
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lower Drumchorrie Dun is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 260 metres west-north-west of Lower Drumchorrie. The site represents a typical example of the dun class of monument, a form of defensive or high-status residential structure characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. Such duns were commonly constructed with stone walls and occupy prominent or strategic positions within the landscape, serving as territorial markers or domestic strongholds for elite groups during the Iron Age period. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the reference HES INSPIRE SM2667, securing its status as a nationally significant archaeological site worthy of preservation and scholarly study.

Lower Drumchorrie,dun 260m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2667. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lower Drumchorrie,dun 260m WNW of?

Lower Drumchorrie Dun is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated approximately 260 metres west-north-west of Lower Drumchorrie. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2667.

What period does Lower Drumchorrie,dun 260m WNW of date from?

Lower Drumchorrie,dun 260m 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 Lower Drumchorrie,dun 260m WNW of?

Lower Drumchorrie,dun 260m 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 SM2667.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower Drumchorrie,dun 260m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 30m NW of Sunny Bank, Balnaguard (7.7 km), Castle Dow,fort (8.1 km), Edradynate Castle, earthwork 120m E of Milton of Cluny (8.9 km).

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