Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW of
Iron Age · Broch

Bridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW of

Scotland
HES SM5088
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bridge of Rhemullen broch is a Iron Age defensive structure located in Caithness, northern Scotland, situated approximately 180 metres south-west of the Bridge of Rhemullen. The broch dates to the Iron Age period and represents one of the characteristic round-tower fortifications that are distinctive to northern Britain during this era. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM5088, the site preserves evidence of the architectural and defensive traditions of Iron Age communities in the Scottish Highlands, though the specific condition and preserved height of the structure would require site inspection to fully establish.

Bridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5088. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW of?

Bridge of Rhemullen broch is a Iron Age defensive structure located in Caithness, northern Scotland, situated approximately 180 metres south-west of the Bridge of Rhemullen. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5088.

What period does Bridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW of date from?

Bridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW 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 Bridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW of?

Bridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW 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 SM5088.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rinsary,homestead 500m WNW of,Berriedale (8.2 km), Tulach Bad a'Choilich, hut circles, settlement and cairns 400m ENE of (8.4 km), Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale (8.4 km).

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