Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchorn Bridge,prehistoric and post medieval settlement 400m ENE of
Medieval · Prehistoric and post medieval settlement

Achorn Bridge,prehistoric and post medieval settlement 400m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM512
Period
Medieval
Site type
Prehistoric and post medieval settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Achorn Bridge is a designated archaeological site in Caithness, Scotland, comprising evidence of settlement activity spanning from prehistoric through to post-medieval periods. The site, located approximately 400 metres east-northeast of Achorn Bridge itself, represents a location of sustained human occupation across multiple millennia, reflecting the archaeological richness of the Caithness landscape. The presence of both prehistoric and post-medieval material culture at the site indicates continuity of settlement in this locality over an extended chronological sequence, though the specific nature and extent of structures or artefactual evidence at the site would require detailed archaeological investigation to fully characterise. The site's designation by Historic Environment Scotland (reference SM512) recognises its significance as a multi-period settlement locus within the regional archaeological record.

Achorn Bridge,prehistoric and post medieval settlement 400m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM512. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achorn Bridge,prehistoric and post medieval settlement 400m ENE of?

Achorn Bridge is a designated archaeological site in Caithness, Scotland, comprising evidence of settlement activity spanning from prehistoric through to post-medieval periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM512.

What period does Achorn Bridge,prehistoric and post medieval settlement 400m ENE of date from?

Achorn Bridge,prehistoric and post medieval settlement 400m ENE of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a prehistoric and post medieval settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Achorn Bridge,prehistoric and post medieval settlement 400m ENE of?

Achorn Bridge,prehistoric and post medieval settlement 400m ENE 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 SM512.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achorn Bridge,prehistoric and post medieval settlement 400m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale (7.5 km), Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW of (7.8 km), Langwell Castle or Achastle,230m E of Langwell House (8.1 km).

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