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The Bastard,dun ESE of

A Scheduled Monument in South Kintyre, Argyll and Bute

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Coordinates

Latitude: 55.3527 / 55°21'9"N

Longitude: -5.5331 / 5°31'59"W

OS Eastings: 176122

OS Northings: 612206

OS Grid: NR761122

Mapcode National: IRL Y4.VC9Z

Mapcode Global: GBR DGQK.GBY

Entry Name: The Bastard,dun ESE of

Scheduled Date: 28 December 1971

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Source ID: SM3097

Schedule Class: Cultural

Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: dun

Location: Southend

County: Argyll and Bute

Electoral Ward: South Kintyre

Traditional County: Argyllshire

Description

Late 18th century with later repairs. Stone shaft

(replaced 1954) set on square base of 3 weathered steps

and larger block, chamfered at corners. Moulded neck and

urn finial to shaft; 4 identical painted shields (of the

Tweeddales) clasping the urn.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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