Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal Grugaig, broch 900m WSW of Totaig
Iron Age · Broch 900m wsw of totaig

Caisteal Grugaig, broch 900m WSW of Totaig

Scotland
HES SM1664
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 900m wsw of totaig
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal Grugaig is a broch situated approximately 900 metres west-south-west of Totaig in Ross-shire, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age, representing the distinctive architectural tradition of broch construction that flourished in northern Scotland during the later Iron Age period. Like other brochs, the structure would have served a defensive or high-status residential function within its contemporary settlement hierarchy. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the official designation SM1664.

Caisteal Grugaig, broch 900m WSW of Totaig is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1664. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal Grugaig, broch 900m WSW of Totaig?

Caisteal Grugaig is a broch situated approximately 900 metres west-south-west of Totaig in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1664.

What period does Caisteal Grugaig, broch 900m WSW of Totaig date from?

Caisteal Grugaig, broch 900m WSW of Totaig dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 900m wsw of totaig. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal Grugaig, broch 900m WSW of Totaig?

Caisteal Grugaig, broch 900m WSW of Totaig 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 SM1664.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal Grugaig, broch 900m WSW of Totaig?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eilean Donnan, remains associated with Castle Donnan (1.6 km), Bernera Barracks (7.4 km), Sean-Chreag,fort 300m NNW of (8 km).

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