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The Doon is a Bronze Age fort located on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. The site comprises a fortified enclosure associated with standing stones, representing significant prehistoric occupation of the island. The fort itself exhibits characteristics typical of Bronze Age defensive structures, whilst the standing stones indicate ritual or ceremonial activity during this period. The monument's presence on Bute contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and landscape use of Bronze Age communities in the west of Scotland.
The Doon,fort and standing stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4415. View the official record →
The Doon is a Bronze Age fort located on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4415.
The Doon,fort and standing stones dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a fort and standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
The Doon,fort and standing stones 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 SM4415.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torr Righ Mor,hut circles and cultivation remains S of (1.5 km), Caves,S of King's Cave,Isle of Arran (1.7 km), King's Cave,Torbeg,Blackwaterfoot (1.7 km).
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