Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAllt a'Bhurg,broch,Ord of Caithness
Iron Age · Broch,ord of caithness

Allt a'Bhurg,broch,Ord of Caithness

Scotland
HES SM515
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch,ord of caithness
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Allt a'Bhurg is a broch of Iron Age date located in the Ord of Caithness in northern Scotland. This prehistoric circular stone tower represents the distinctive architectural tradition of broch construction found throughout Iron Age Scotland, typically dating to the last few centuries before the Common Era. The monument stands as evidence of the settlement patterns and defensive or communal structures built by Iron Age communities in the far north of Britain, contributing to the archaeological record of Caithness during this period.

Allt a'Bhurg,broch,Ord of Caithness is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM515. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt a'Bhurg,broch,Ord of Caithness?

Allt a'Bhurg is a broch of Iron Age date located in the Ord of Caithness in northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM515.

What period does Allt a'Bhurg,broch,Ord of Caithness date from?

Allt a'Bhurg,broch,Ord of Caithness dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch,ord of caithness. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Allt a'Bhurg,broch,Ord of Caithness?

Allt a'Bhurg,broch,Ord of Caithness 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 SM515.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt a'Bhurg,broch,Ord of Caithness?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Ninian's Chapel 70m ESE of Naviedale Farm (4 km), Cnoc Bad Asgaraidh, chambered cairn 570m E of, Langwell (4 km), Brae-na-h-eaglaise, chapel and burial ground (4.2 km).

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