Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEldrable, broch SW of
Iron Age · Broch

Eldrable, broch SW of

Scotland
HES SM1863
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eldrable, broch southwest of, is a Iron Age broch located in Sutherland, Scotland. The broch belongs to the distinctive class of Iron Age circular stone towers that flourished in northern Scotland, typically dating to the later centuries of the first millennium BC. Like other brochs of this period, the structure would have served defensive and residential functions within Iron Age society, commanding views across the surrounding landscape. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM1863.

Eldrable, broch SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1863. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Eldrable, broch SW of?

Eldrable, broch southwest of, is a Iron Age broch located in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1863.

What period does Eldrable, broch SW of date from?

Eldrable, broch SW 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 Eldrable, broch SW of?

Eldrable, broch SW 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 SM1863.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eldrable, broch SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilphedir,hut circle 740m ESE of (1.3 km), Salscraggie Lodge,souterrain 40m SW of (1.5 km), Caen Burn West, 935m WNW of Caen (2.5 km).

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