Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroubster Village, prehistoric settlement 560m WSW of
Prehistoric settlement

Broubster Village, prehistoric settlement 560m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM13618
Site type
Prehistoric settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Broubster Village is a prehistoric settlement located in Caithness, northern Scotland, situated approximately 560 metres west-southwest of the modern settlement of Broubster. The site comprises the remains of a Neolithic or Bronze Age occupation, evidenced by archaeological finds and structural features characteristic of early Scottish settlement patterns. The settlement's physical remains reflect domestic occupation during the prehistoric period, contributing to understanding of early settlement distribution and land use in the far north of Scotland. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM13618.

Broubster Village, prehistoric settlement 560m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13618. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broubster Village, prehistoric settlement 560m WSW of?

Broubster Village is a prehistoric settlement located in Caithness, northern Scotland, situated approximately 560 metres west-southwest of the modern settlement of Broubster. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13618.

Who is responsible for protecting Broubster Village, prehistoric settlement 560m WSW of?

Broubster Village, prehistoric settlement 560m WSW 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 SM13618.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broubster Village, prehistoric settlement 560m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Creagan a'Bheannaich,chapel & graveyard (1.8 km), Tulach Gorm,broch near N end of Loch Shurrery (2.5 km), Cnoc an Ratha,fort SSE of Shurrery Kirk (2.7 km).

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