Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPark, dun 350m N of
Iron Age · Dun

Park, dun 350m N of

Scotland
HES SM4199
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Park, dun 350m N of, is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a dun, a characteristically Scottish form of small circular or oval stone-built fort typical of the Iron Age period. Situated 350 metres north of Park, the site represents the defensive and residential architecture of Iron Age communities in western Scotland. Like other duns of this period, it would have served as a secure stronghold for a local family or community group, reflecting the hierarchical social structures and territorial concerns of Iron Age society in Argyll.

Park, dun 350m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4199. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Park, dun 350m N of?

Park, dun 350m N of, is a Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4199.

What period does Park, dun 350m N of date from?

Park, dun 350m N 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 Park, dun 350m N of?

Park, dun 350m N 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 SM4199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Park, dun 350m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Mac Sniachan, forts and dun, Benderloch (7.8 km), New Selma,standing stone 400m SSW of (8 km), Ledaig House, cairn 20m SE of (8.7 km).

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