Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarn A' Chladha, broch
Iron Age · Broch

Carn A' Chladha, broch

Scotland
HES SM13632
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn A' Chladha is a broch situated in Caithness, Scotland, representing the Iron Age fortified architecture characteristic of northern Britain during the first centuries BCE and CE. The monument is a circular stone-built tower with inturned entrance, a structural type unique to Scotland and concentrated particularly in the north and west. Like other brochial structures of its period, it would have served defensive and prestigious residential functions for Iron Age communities. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under INSPIRE reference SM13632.

Carn A' Chladha, broch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13632. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn A' Chladha, broch?

Carn A' Chladha is a broch situated in Caithness, Scotland, representing the Iron Age fortified architecture characteristic of northern Britain during the first centuries BCE and CE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13632.

What period does Carn A' Chladha, broch date from?

Carn A' Chladha, broch 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 Carn A' Chladha, broch?

Carn A' Chladha, broch 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 SM13632.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn A' Chladha, broch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scouthal Burn,chapel & The Clow (0.2 km), Bail A' Chairn, broch (0.7 km), Nether Banks, broch 220m NNE of (1.9 km).

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