Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBridge of Broubster,limekilns 1450m ENE of
Limekilns

Bridge of Broubster,limekilns 1450m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM5306
Site type
Limekilns
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The limekilns 1450m ENE of Bridge of Broubster is an ancient industrial site in Caithness, Scotland. The limekilns represent the continuation of lime-burning activity in the region, a practice essential to local agriculture and construction from the medieval period onwards. Such kilns were typically built into hillsides or constructed as standalone structures to process local limestone, producing quicklime for use as a fertiliser and building material. The site forms part of the broader archaeological record of early industrial enterprise in the Highlands and Islands.

Bridge of Broubster,limekilns 1450m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5306. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridge of Broubster,limekilns 1450m ENE of?

The limekilns 1450m ENE of Bridge of Broubster is an ancient industrial site in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5306.

Who is responsible for protecting Bridge of Broubster,limekilns 1450m ENE of?

Bridge of Broubster,limekilns 1450m ENE 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 SM5306.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridge of Broubster,limekilns 1450m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Creagan a'Bheannaich,chapel & graveyard (3.1 km), Cnoc an Ratha,fort SSE of Shurrery Kirk (3.1 km), Sithean Buidhe, chambered cairn 1000m WSW of Brawlbin Mains (3.5 km).

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