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Murrayshall Farm Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 200 metres south-east of Murrayshall Farm in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site represents a typical dun, a small circular or oval stone-built stronghold characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in Scotland, particularly in the central belt. The monument survives as an earthwork with stone remains indicative of its defensive function and domestic occupation during the Iron Age period. Such duns served as residences for individuals of status and their households, combining practical shelter with demonstration of social rank within their communities.
Murrayshall Farm, dun 200m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7016. View the official record →
Murrayshall Farm Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 200 metres south-east of Murrayshall Farm in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7016.
Murrayshall Farm, dun 200m SE 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.
Murrayshall Farm, dun 200m SE 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 SM7016.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wester Craigend, dun 300m W of (0.3 km), Wallstale,dun (0.8 km), Sauchie Craig,fort,North Third Reservoir (1.5 km).
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