Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCaisteal na Coille,broch on E bank of Blackwater
Iron Age · Broch on e bank of blackwater

Caisteal na Coille,broch on E bank of Blackwater

Scotland
HES SM1843
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch on e bank of blackwater
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caisteal na Coille is a broch situated on the eastern bank of the River Blackwater in Sutherland, Scotland. Constructed during the Iron Age, this monument represents the distinctive architectural tradition of Atlantic brochs that flourished in northern Britain between approximately the 1st century BCE and 1st century CE. The broch's form, characterized by its hollow-walled circular stone tower, reflects the sophisticated defensive and domestic engineering of Iron Age societies in Scotland. Though now substantially ruined, the remains preserve evidence of the settlement patterns and building practices that defined this period in the far north of Scotland.

Caisteal na Coille,broch on E bank of Blackwater is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1843. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caisteal na Coille,broch on E bank of Blackwater?

Caisteal na Coille is a broch situated on the eastern bank of the River Blackwater in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1843.

What period does Caisteal na Coille,broch on E bank of Blackwater date from?

Caisteal na Coille,broch on E bank of Blackwater dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch on e bank of blackwater. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caisteal na Coille,broch on E bank of Blackwater?

Caisteal na Coille,broch on E bank of Blackwater 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 SM1843.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caisteal na Coille,broch on E bank of Blackwater?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balnacoil Hill,cairn 530m NE of Balnacoil Lodge,Strath Brora (2.3 km), Kilbraur,hut circle & clearance cairns 270m SW of (4.4 km), Kilbraur, broch 135m SSW of (4.4 km).

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