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Achies Broch is an Iron Age defensive structure located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. The broch dates to the Iron Age period, representing a distinctive form of circular stone tower that characterises the archaeological record of northern Scotland during this era. The monument stands approximately 180 metres east of Achies and survives as a substantial example of broch architecture, a building type that served both defensive and residential functions for local populations. Brochs of this period typically featured hollow-walled construction and commanding positions within their landscapes, reflecting the strategic importance of such structures within Iron Age settlement hierarchies.
Achies,broch 180m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM509. View the official record →
Achies Broch is an Iron Age defensive structure located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM509.
Achies,broch 180m E of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Achies,broch 180m E 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 SM509.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc Donn, broch 600m ESE of Dale Farm, Halkirk (1.8 km), Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of (2.1 km), St Peter's Chapel,Halkirk (2.9 km).
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