Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTorr a' Chaisteil, dun
Iron Age · Dun

Torr a' Chaisteil, dun

Scotland
HES SM10591
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Torr a' Chaisteil is a dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of stone defensive structures typical of the period, with walls constructed to enclose a settlement space on elevated terrain. As a dun, it represents the form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of Iron Age communities in western Scotland, providing evidence of settlement patterns and social organisation during this period. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM10591.

Torr a' Chaisteil, dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10591. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Torr a' Chaisteil, dun?

Torr a' Chaisteil is a dun located in Argyllshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10591.

What period does Torr a' Chaisteil, dun date from?

Torr a' Chaisteil, dun 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 Torr a' Chaisteil, dun?

Torr a' Chaisteil, dun 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 SM10591.

What other scheduled monuments are near Torr a' Chaisteil, dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tiraghoil, standing stone 230m NW of (1.1 km), Poit na h-I (Pottie), standing stone 365m NNE of (1.9 km), Torr a' Chaisteil, fort 950m SSE of Pottie (2.2 km).

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