Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBrae of Boquhapple, broch 300m NE of
Iron Age · Broch

Brae of Boquhapple, broch 300m NE of

Scotland
HES SM4447
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brae of Boquhapple is a broch situated in Perthshire, Scotland, representing the Iron Age defensive architecture characteristic of northern Britain during the first centuries before and after the Roman occupation. The monument stands approximately three hundred metres north-east of Boquhapple and belongs to the distinctive class of hollow-walled circular towers that were constructed primarily between the second and first centuries BCE. Like other brochs of the region, the structure would have served both defensive and residential purposes for the local Iron Age community, though the specific details of its construction and subsequent occupation history remain subject to ongoing archaeological interpretation.

Brae of Boquhapple, broch 300m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4447. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brae of Boquhapple, broch 300m NE of?

Brae of Boquhapple is a broch situated in Perthshire, Scotland, representing the Iron Age defensive architecture characteristic of northern Britain during the first centuries before and after the Roman occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4447.

What period does Brae of Boquhapple, broch 300m NE of date from?

Brae of Boquhapple, broch 300m NE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Brae of Boquhapple, broch 300m NE of?

Brae of Boquhapple, broch 300m NE of 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 SM4447.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brae of Boquhapple, broch 300m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craighead,palisaded enclosure 400m WNW of (4.5 km), Craighead Lodge,mound 100m NW of (4.9 km), Ballangrew,moated homestead 750m ENE of (5.2 km).

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