Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchvarasdal House, broch 65m NE of
Iron Age · Broch

Achvarasdal House, broch 65m NE of

Scotland
HES SM514
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achvarasdal House is a Iron Age broch situated in Caithness, Scotland, located approximately 65 metres north-east of Achvarasdal House itself. The monument dates to the Iron Age period, when broch construction flourished across northern Scotland, typically between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. Brochs are distinctive circular stone towers characterised by their hollow-walled construction and substantial defensive capabilities, representing a significant architectural achievement of their era. The Caithness landscape contains a notable concentration of such structures, reflecting the region's importance during the Iron Age.

Achvarasdal House, broch 65m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM514. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achvarasdal House, broch 65m NE of?

Achvarasdal House is a Iron Age broch situated in Caithness, Scotland, located approximately 65 metres north-east of Achvarasdal House itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM514.

What period does Achvarasdal House, broch 65m NE of date from?

Achvarasdal House, broch 65m 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 Achvarasdal House, broch 65m NE of?

Achvarasdal House, broch 65m 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 SM514.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achvarasdal House, broch 65m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achvarasdal House,two stones N of (0 km), Achunabust,broch NNW of (1.1 km), Reay, burial ground, old church and cross slab 175m E of Parish Church (1.4 km).

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