Dun Guaidhre, Iron Age fort in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
The fort stands on a rocky ridge with cliffs and steep slopes reaching heights of 6 meters along eastern and western sides, extending to 10 meters northward.
Constructed during the Iron Age period between 500 BC and AD 500, this defensive structure features walls measuring 3.7 meters in thickness with a 2-meter wide entrance.
The site reveals information about prehistoric settlement patterns through its architectural remains and potential archaeological materials within an 80-meter by 50-meter area.
Visitors need to obtain permission from Historic Environment Scotland before conducting any activities at this scheduled monument, including cleaning or maintenance work.
The interior contains foundation elements of a stone-and-turf enclosure from a later period, indicating multiple phases of occupation and construction at the site.
Location: Argyll and Bute
GPS coordinates: 55.80614,-6.16824
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:29
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