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Wester Craigend Dun is a Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 300 metres west of Wester Craigend in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a dun, a form of prehistoric circular stone-built defensive structure characteristic of northern Britain during the Iron Age period. The site represents an important example of the settlement patterns and fortification strategies employed by Iron Age communities in central Scotland, though detailed archaeological investigation and structural recording remain limited in the available scholarly literature. The dun's precise dating, constructional details, and archaeological significance would require consultation of specialist excavation reports and regional Iron Age settlement surveys for comprehensive characterisation.
Wester Craigend, dun 300m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2121. View the official record →
Wester Craigend Dun is a Iron Age fortified settlement located approximately 300 metres west of Wester Craigend in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2121.
Wester Craigend, dun 300m W of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a dun. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Wester Craigend, dun 300m W of 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 SM2121.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sauchie Craig,fort,North Third Reservoir (1.4 km), King's Yett,cairn 300m W of (3.3 km), Common Hill,homestead (5.2 km).
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