Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAbhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh
Bronze Age · Broch and standing stone 145m se of an cairidh

Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh

Scotland
HES SM13664
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Broch and standing stone 145m se of an cairidh
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich is a Bronze Age broch and standing stone located 145 metres south-east of An Cairidh in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises two distinct monuments: a broch, the characteristic circular drystone tower characteristic of Iron Age Scotland, and an associated standing stone of Bronze Age origin. These monuments represent successive periods of prehistoric activity at the location, reflecting the long-term significance of the site within the local landscape. The broch structure demonstrates the building traditions of northern Scotland during the Iron Age, whilst the standing stone preserves evidence of earlier Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial practice in the region.

Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13664. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh?

Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich is a Bronze Age broch and standing stone located 145 metres south-east of An Cairidh in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13664.

What period does Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh date from?

Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a broch and standing stone 145m se of an cairidh. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh?

Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh 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 SM13664.

What other scheduled monuments are near Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm (1 km), Ardmore,chapel & burial ground 230m SW of (3.1 km), Dun Neill,dun 420m SW of Ardmore (3.3 km).

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