Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCor Tulloch,prehistoric settlement
Prehistoric settlement

Cor Tulloch,prehistoric settlement

Scotland
HES SM543
Site type
Prehistoric settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cor Tulloch is a prehistoric settlement located in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. The site comprises the remains of structures dating to the later prehistoric period, reflecting the pattern of settlement and occupation characteristic of northern Scottish prehistory. The physical remains consist of archaeological features visible in the landscape, including structural elements typical of Iron Age or earlier settlement patterns in this region. As a designated scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland, Cor Tulloch contributes to understanding the development of prehistoric communities in the Caithness area and their adaptation to the northern Scottish environment.

Cor Tulloch,prehistoric settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM543. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cor Tulloch,prehistoric settlement?

Cor Tulloch is a prehistoric settlement located in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM543.

Who is responsible for protecting Cor Tulloch,prehistoric settlement?

Cor Tulloch,prehistoric settlement 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 SM543.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cor Tulloch,prehistoric settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Beath,broch,Dunbeath (5.1 km), Ballachly,chapel and graveyard 90m SW of (5.2 km), Achorn, broch 200m NW of (5.2 km).

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