Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArmadale Burn, broch 1420m SE of Armadale House.
Iron Age · Broch 1420m se of armadale house.

Armadale Burn, broch 1420m SE of Armadale House.

Scotland
HES SM13678
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 1420m se of armadale house.
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Armadale Burn broch is an Iron Age fortified roundhouse situated approximately 1420 metres south-east of Armadale House in Sutherland, northern Scotland. The monument represents the broch type of stone tower dwelling characteristic of Iron Age Scotland, typically dating to between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. The site is recorded within the heritage register as a significant example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the north Highlands, where such structures functioned as both domestic and defensive strongholds for local populations.

Armadale Burn, broch 1420m SE of Armadale House. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13678. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Armadale Burn, broch 1420m SE of Armadale House.?

Armadale Burn broch is an Iron Age fortified roundhouse situated approximately 1420 metres south-east of Armadale House in Sutherland, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13678.

What period does Armadale Burn, broch 1420m SE of Armadale House. date from?

Armadale Burn, broch 1420m SE of Armadale House. dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 1420m se of armadale house.. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Armadale Burn, broch 1420m SE of Armadale House.?

Armadale Burn, broch 1420m SE of Armadale House. 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 SM13678.

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