Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDale Farm,broch 800m SE of
Iron Age · Broch

Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of

Scotland
HES SM545
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dale Farm broch is an Iron Age fortified circular stone tower located in Caithness, northern Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age period, when brochs were constructed across northern and western Scotland, likely serving defensive and prestige functions for local populations. The monument survives as a substantial stone-built circular tower, characteristic of broch architecture with its distinctive double-walled construction technique. This example contributes to the archaeological record of Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture in the far north of Britain, within the wider distribution pattern of broch monuments across the Scottish Highlands and islands.

Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM545. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of?

Dale Farm broch is an Iron Age fortified circular stone tower located in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM545.

What period does Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of date from?

Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of 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 Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of?

Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of 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 SM545.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cnoc Donn, broch 600m ESE of Dale Farm, Halkirk (0.3 km), Tulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale (1.6 km), Tulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale (1.7 km).

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