Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal Bharraich, Tower
Tower

Caisteal Bharraich, Tower

Scotland
HES SM1896
Site type
Tower
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal Bharraich is a ruined tower located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. The structure dates to the medieval period, though its exact construction date remains uncertain from the surviving remains. The tower stands as evidence of medieval settlement and fortification patterns in the far north of Scotland, a region where such defensive structures served both strategic and domestic purposes for local landholding families. Little detailed archaeological investigation has been published on this specific site, though its designation within the national record indicates its recognition as a monument of historical importance to the landscape of Sutherland.

Caisteal Bharraich, Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1896. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal Bharraich, Tower?

Caisteal Bharraich is a ruined tower located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1896.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal Bharraich, Tower?

Caisteal Bharraich, Tower 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 SM1896.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal Bharraich, Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grianan,house,Lochan Hakel or Hacoin (4.2 km), Lochan Hakel,cup & ring marked rock at S end of (4.2 km), Dun Mhaigh,broch,Kinloch (4.7 km).

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