Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUgadale Point,dun
Iron Age · Dun

Ugadale Point,dun

Scotland
HES SM3225
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Dun
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ugadale Point Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, positioned on a promontory overlooking the Mull of Kintyre. The structure consists of a substantial stone-built defensive work characteristic of dun architecture from the Iron Age period, with evidence of dry-stone construction typical of Atlantic Scottish forts. Its promontory location provided natural defensive advantages whilst commanding views of the surrounding seaboard and maritime approaches. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy in the western Scottish seaboard, reflecting the strategic occupation of coastal positions by Iron Age communities in Argyll.

Ugadale Point,dun is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ugadale Point,dun?

Ugadale Point Dun is an Iron Age fortified settlement located in Argyllshire, Scotland, positioned on a promontory overlooking the Mull of Kintyre. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3225.

What period does Ugadale Point,dun date from?

Ugadale Point,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 Ugadale Point,dun?

Ugadale Point,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 SM3225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ugadale Point,dun?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardnacross,long cairn 340m SSE of (3 km), Glenlussa Lodge,standing stone (3.9 km), Trench Knowe,dun,Glen Lussa (5.3 km).

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