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Torr nam Fiann is a Iron Age dun and medieval settlement remains located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises the physical remains of a prehistoric fortified enclosure typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in western Scotland, alongside evidence of later medieval occupation and activity. The dun itself represents the defended domestic or communal structures characteristic of the Iron Age period in this region, whilst the medieval phase demonstrates the continuity of settlement at strategically or economically significant locations across the transition from prehistoric to historical periods. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's national monuments register as SM10695.
Torr nam Fiann, dun and medieval settlement remains is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10695. View the official record →
Torr nam Fiann is a Iron Age dun and medieval settlement remains located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10695.
Torr nam Fiann, dun and medieval settlement remains dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun and medieval settlement remains. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Torr nam Fiann, dun and medieval settlement remains 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 SM10695.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone, 365m NNE of Torr nam Fiann Dun, Isle of Mull (0.3 km), Kellan Wood, dun (1 km), Faisg Air An Oir, standing stone 305m SSW of Clachaig (1.9 km).
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