Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAllt Cam-Leathaid,homestead,Braemore
Homestead,braemore

Allt Cam-Leathaid,homestead,Braemore

Scotland
HES SM516
Site type
Homestead,braemore
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Allt Cam-Leathaid is a prehistoric homestead located at Braemore in Caithness, northern Scotland. The site comprises the remains of an ancient domestic settlement, with structural elements typical of early settlement patterns in the Scottish Highlands. Such homesteads in this region generally date to the Iron Age or earlier periods, reflecting long-term occupation and use of marginal upland terrain. The monument is recorded within the Canmore database under HES INSPIRE reference SM516 and represents an important example of prehistoric settlement archaeology in the far north of Scotland.

Allt Cam-Leathaid,homestead,Braemore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt Cam-Leathaid,homestead,Braemore?

Allt Cam-Leathaid is a prehistoric homestead located at Braemore in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM516.

Who is responsible for protecting Allt Cam-Leathaid,homestead,Braemore?

Allt Cam-Leathaid,homestead,Braemore 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 SM516.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt Cam-Leathaid,homestead,Braemore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tulloch Turnal, broch 500m WNW of Turnal Rock, Langwell (6.8 km), Brae-na-h-eaglaise, chapel and burial ground (6.8 km), Langwell Water,two enclosures & souterrain (7.1 km).

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