Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBraehead of Tullich, souterrain 380m SE of
Iron Age · Souterrain

Braehead of Tullich, souterrain 380m SE of

Scotland
HES SM62
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Souterrain
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Braehead of Tullich souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located approximately 380 metres south-east of Braehead of Tullich in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Souterrains of this type, constructed during the Iron Age, typically served domestic purposes within settlement complexes, providing storage or refuge within their subterranean passages and chambers. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM62 and represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and construction practices in north-east Scotland. Such structures reflect the sophisticated engineering capabilities of Iron Age communities and their adaptation to the Scottish landscape.

Braehead of Tullich, souterrain 380m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM62. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Braehead of Tullich, souterrain 380m SE of?

Braehead of Tullich souterrain is an Iron Age underground stone-built structure located approximately 380 metres south-east of Braehead of Tullich in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM62.

What period does Braehead of Tullich, souterrain 380m SE of date from?

Braehead of Tullich, souterrain 380m SE of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a souterrain. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Braehead of Tullich, souterrain 380m SE of?

Braehead of Tullich, souterrain 380m SE 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 SM62.

What other scheduled monuments are near Braehead of Tullich, souterrain 380m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tullich Church, church burial ground and carved stones, 100m ESE of Tullich Cottages (0.3 km), Loch Kinord,cross slab (5.3 km), Old Kinord,settlements and field systems E of (6 km).

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