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Borgue Langwell is a broch situated near Berriedale in Caithness, northern Scotland, dating to the Iron Age period of prehistoric settlement. The monument comprises the substantial remains of a circular stone tower characteristic of broch architecture, accompanied by defensive outworks that formed part of its fortification system. Later settlement activity at the site indicates continued occupation beyond the broch's primary Iron Age phase, demonstrating the strategic importance of the location across successive periods. The site represents a significant example of broch construction in the far north of Scotland and contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive architecture in this region.
Borgue Langwell, broch, outworks and later settlement, Berriedale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM524. View the official record →
Borgue Langwell is a broch situated near Berriedale in Caithness, northern Scotland, dating to the Iron Age period of prehistoric settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM524.
Borgue Langwell, broch, outworks and later settlement, Berriedale dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch, outworks and later settlement, berriedale. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Borgue Langwell, broch, outworks and later settlement, Berriedale 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 SM524.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Borgue Langwell, homestead 150m NW of broch, Berriedale (0.1 km), Langwell Plantation,souterrain 130m W of Kennels (0.6 km), Langwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock (0.7 km).
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