Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAltbreck,homestead 1800m ESE of Dalchork Bridge
Homestead 1800m ese of dalchork bridge

Altbreck,homestead 1800m ESE of Dalchork Bridge

Scotland
HES SM5563
Site type
Homestead 1800m ese of dalchork bridge
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Altbreck is an ancient homestead situated approximately 1800 metres to the east-south-east of Dalchork Bridge in Sutherland, Scotland. The site represents a settlement of archaeological significance in the northern Highlands, with its remains providing evidence of historical occupation patterns in this remote region. As with many such homesteads in Sutherland, the site reflects the long history of human settlement and land use in the area, though the precise dating and detailed structural characteristics of this particular site require specialist archaeological documentation for full interpretation.

Altbreck,homestead 1800m ESE of Dalchork Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5563. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Altbreck,homestead 1800m ESE of Dalchork Bridge?

Altbreck is an ancient homestead situated approximately 1800 metres to the east-south-east of Dalchork Bridge in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5563.

Who is responsible for protecting Altbreck,homestead 1800m ESE of Dalchork Bridge?

Altbreck,homestead 1800m ESE of Dalchork Bridge 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 SM5563.

What other scheduled monuments are near Altbreck,homestead 1800m ESE of Dalchork Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lairg Muir North, chambered cairn 500m NW of Culbuie (2.8 km), Lairg Moor South, chambered cairn 290m N of Sydney House (2.9 km), Loch Dola,hut circles & clearance cairns 270m E of (3.1 km).

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