Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Hill,henge
Bronze Age · Henge

Castle Hill,henge

Scotland
HES SM1665
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Henge
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Hill henge is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of a circular earthwork with a ditch and bank, characteristic of henges constructed during the Bronze Age period. Its precise dimensions and state of preservation reflect the typical morphology of henges in the northern Highlands, monuments that served ritual and communal functions within prehistoric societies. The henge's location within the Inverness landscape places it within a broader distribution of Bronze Age ceremonial sites across northern Scotland.

Castle Hill,henge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1665. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Hill,henge?

Castle Hill henge is a Bronze Age ceremonial monument located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1665.

What period does Castle Hill,henge date from?

Castle Hill,henge dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a henge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Hill,henge?

Castle Hill,henge 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 SM1665.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Hill,henge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort, 130m WSW of Corff Cottage (5.1 km), Kiltarlity Old Parish Church (6.5 km), Balblair Stone, symbol stone, Moniak Castle Wineries (6.6 km).

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