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Tynron Doon is a Iron Age fort situated in Dumfriesshire, south-western Scotland. The site comprises a substantial univallate hillfort occupying a prominent hilltop position, defended by a single rampart enclosing an interior space. Its construction and occupation are consistent with the later Iron Age period, reflecting the defensive and territorial concerns of indigenous populations in this region during the centuries preceding the Roman occupation of Britain. The fort's prominent location and structural character indicate its role as a significant settlement and fortified stronghold within the local Iron Age landscape.
Tynron Doon,fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM663. View the official record →
Tynron Doon is a Iron Age fort situated in Dumfriesshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM663.
Tynron Doon,fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tynron Doon,fort 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 SM663.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capenoch Loch,long cairn (2.3 km), Kirkland,church (3.6 km), Maxwelton,motte (4.2 km).
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