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Achorn Bridge is a monument designation referring to ancient settlements located approximately 1100 metres north-north-east of Achorn Bridge in Caithness, Scotland. The site comprises Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement remains, reflecting the long history of human habitation in the far north of Scotland during prehistory. Settlement evidence from this period in Caithness typically includes the remains of domestic structures, though the precise physical character and extent of the Achorn Bridge settlements would require examination of the detailed archaeological record maintained by Historic Environment Scotland. The site's designation under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database (SM5150) indicates its formal recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance to Scotland's prehistoric heritage.
Achorn Bridge,settlements 1100m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5150. View the official record →
Achorn Bridge is a monument designation referring to ancient settlements located approximately 1100 metres north-north-east of Achorn Bridge in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5150.
Achorn Bridge,settlements 1100m NNE 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 SM5150.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale (8.3 km), Cnoc Fionn,hut circle 250m SW of (8.4 km), Langwell Castle or Achastle,230m E of Langwell House (8.9 km).
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