Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPort nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea
Iron Age · Dun w of drumalea

Port nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea

Scotland
HES SM3272
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun w of drumalea
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Port nam Marbh is an Iron Age dun situated west of Drumalea in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a fortified stone structure typical of the Iron Age period, representing the defensive architecture characteristic of early Scottish settlements. Its location within the Argyll landscape reflects the strategic importance of this region during the Iron Age, when such duns served as strongholds for local populations. The site is recorded in the national monuments record under HES INSPIRE designation SM3272, ensuring its protection and recognition as a heritage asset of archaeological significance.

Port nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3272. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Port nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea?

Port nam Marbh is an Iron Age dun situated west of Drumalea in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3272.

What period does Port nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea date from?

Port nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun w of drumalea. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Port nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea?

Port nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea 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 SM3272.

What other scheduled monuments are near Port nam Marbh,dun W of Drumalea?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnocan Sithean,cairn,Machrihanish (6.6 km), Uisaed, cairn 330m NW of Fisherman's Cottage (6.9 km), Cnoc Sabhail,dun,Machrihanish (7 km).

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