Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBow Castle,broch 1000m E of Bow
Iron Age · Broch 1000m e of bow

Bow Castle,broch 1000m E of Bow

Scotland
HES SM1162
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 1000m e of bow
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Bow Castle is a Iron Age broch situated approximately one kilometre east of the settlement of Bow in Midlothian, Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age period, representing one of Scotland's distinctive circular stone defensive towers characteristic of the first centuries BC and AD. The broch would originally have comprised a double-walled circular construction with an internal chamber, though its present condition reflects the substantial stone robbing and degradation typical of many such monuments in the Lowlands. This site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM1162, securing its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological significance.

Bow Castle,broch 1000m E of Bow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1162. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bow Castle,broch 1000m E of Bow?

Bow Castle is a Iron Age broch situated approximately one kilometre east of the settlement of Bow in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1162.

What period does Bow Castle,broch 1000m E of Bow date from?

Bow Castle,broch 1000m E of Bow dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 1000m e of bow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bow Castle,broch 1000m E of Bow?

Bow Castle,broch 1000m E of Bow 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 SM1162.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bow Castle,broch 1000m E of Bow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torwoodlee Tower (4 km), Whytbank Tower, ancillary buildings and garden (4.6 km), Old Redhead, deserted settlement 15m NE of and 25m ESE of (5.1 km).

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