Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDun Cromore,broch,Loch Cromore
Iron Age · Broch,loch cromore

Dun Cromore,broch,Loch Cromore

Scotland
HES SM1670
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch,loch cromore
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dun Cromore is a broch situated on the shores of Loch Cromore in Ross-shire, Scotland. This Iron Age fortified structure represents the distinctive architectural tradition of Scottish brochs, circular stone towers that were constructed during the later Iron Age, typically between the 2nd century BC and 1st century AD. The monument survives as a stone-built circular tower, characteristic of this monumental building type found across northern and western Scotland. Brochs such as Dun Cromore are thought to have served defensive and high-status residential functions within their contemporary societies, though their precise purpose remains subject to scholarly debate.

Dun Cromore,broch,Loch Cromore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1670. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dun Cromore,broch,Loch Cromore?

Dun Cromore is a broch situated on the shores of Loch Cromore in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1670.

What period does Dun Cromore,broch,Loch Cromore date from?

Dun Cromore,broch,Loch Cromore dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch,loch cromore. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dun Cromore,broch,Loch Cromore?

Dun Cromore,broch,Loch Cromore 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 SM1670.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dun Cromore,broch,Loch Cromore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Columb's Church,Eilean Chaluim Chille (1.6 km), Loch an Duna,dun,North Lochs (5.5 km), Loch Arnish,dun (9.8 km).

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