Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRahoy, dun 660m WNW of
Iron Age · Dun

Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM7810
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of, is a Iron Age defensive structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a dun, a characteristic Scottish stone-built fortified dwelling of the Iron Age period. Such structures served as strongholds for elite families and represent significant archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and social hierarchy in prehistoric Scotland. The site's designation within the Historic Environment Record reflects its importance as part of the broader archaeological landscape of Argyll.

Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7810. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of?

Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of, is a Iron Age defensive structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7810.

What period does Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of date from?

Rahoy, dun 660m 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 Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of?

Rahoy, dun 660m 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 SM7810.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnliath, chambered cairn 650m SE of Rahoy (1.3 km), Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas (3.9 km), Risga, shell midden and related structures on SE side of island (4.1 km).

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