Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDail Langwell, broch 1675m NW of Croich
Iron Age · Broch 1675m nw of croich

Dail Langwell, broch 1675m NW of Croich

Scotland
HES SM1852
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 1675m nw of croich
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dail Langwell is a broch situated approximately 1675 metres northwest of Croick in Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland. Brochs are distinctive Iron Age defensive structures unique to Scotland, typically dating from the first centuries BC to the early centuries AD, and Dail Langwell represents this important class of prehistoric architecture. The monument reflects the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the northern Highlands during a period of significant cultural development in Atlantic Scotland.

Dail Langwell, broch 1675m NW of Croich is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1852. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dail Langwell, broch 1675m NW of Croich?

Dail Langwell is a broch situated approximately 1675 metres northwest of Croick in Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1852.

What period does Dail Langwell, broch 1675m NW of Croich date from?

Dail Langwell, broch 1675m NW of Croich dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 1675m nw of croich. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dail Langwell, broch 1675m NW of Croich?

Dail Langwell, broch 1675m NW of Croich 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 SM1852.

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