Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchies, broch 800m NE of
Iron Age · Broch

Achies, broch 800m NE of

Scotland
HES SM2235
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achies Broch is an Iron Age defensive structure located approximately 800 metres north-east of Achies in Caithness, northern Scotland. This broch dates to the Iron Age period, representing one of Scotland's distinctive round-tower fortifications characteristic of the first centuries BC and AD. The monument stands as evidence of the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the far north of Britain. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation INSPIRE SM2235, confirming its status as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance.

Achies, broch 800m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2235. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achies, broch 800m NE of?

Achies Broch is an Iron Age defensive structure located approximately 800 metres north-east of Achies in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2235.

What period does Achies, broch 800m NE of date from?

Achies, broch 800m NE 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Achies, broch 800m NE of?

Achies, broch 800m NE 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 SM2235.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achies, broch 800m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc Donn, broch 600m ESE of Dale Farm, Halkirk (2.4 km), Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of (2.6 km), St Peter's Chapel,Halkirk (3.5 km).

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