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Sunadale Dun is an Iron Age fortified homestead located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 275 metres north-east of Sunadale. The monument comprises a dun, a characteristic Scottish form of stone-built defensive residence typical of the Iron Age period, constructed with dry-stone masonry in accordance with regional building traditions. Such structures served as the fortified dwellings of elite families and provided both domestic accommodation and protection during the Iron Age occupation of the Argyll region. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and social hierarchy during this period of Scottish prehistory.
Sunadale,dun 275m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3643. View the official record →
Sunadale Dun is an Iron Age fortified homestead located in Argyllshire, Scotland, situated approximately 275 metres north-east of Sunadale. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3643.
Sunadale,dun 275m NE 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.
Sunadale,dun 275m NE 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 SM3643.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grogport Old Manse,dun 180m ENE of (1.6 km), Carragh an Talaidh,chambered cairn,Brackley (3.8 km), Airds Castle, 235m SE of Barncluith, Carradale (6.7 km).
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