Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFairy Knowe,broch,Buchlyvie
Iron Age · Broch,buchlyvie

Fairy Knowe,broch,Buchlyvie

Scotland
HES SM4363
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch,buchlyvie
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fairy Knowe is a broch situated near Buchlyvie in Stirlingshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The monument represents one of the scattered examples of broch construction found beyond the primary distribution in northern Scotland, indicating the wider cultural sphere of this distinctive architectural form during the Iron Age period. The site survives as an archaeological monument, though like many brochs of its class, its physical remains are fragmentary. The broch's presence in this location contributes to understanding the territorial range and settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in central Scotland.

Fairy Knowe,broch,Buchlyvie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4363. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fairy Knowe,broch,Buchlyvie?

Fairy Knowe is a broch situated near Buchlyvie in Stirlingshire, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4363.

What period does Fairy Knowe,broch,Buchlyvie date from?

Fairy Knowe,broch,Buchlyvie dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch,buchlyvie. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Fairy Knowe,broch,Buchlyvie?

Fairy Knowe,broch,Buchlyvie 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 SM4363.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fairy Knowe,broch,Buchlyvie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wester Arngibbon,earthwork 180m W of (1.5 km), Keir of Cashley,motte (3.2 km), Harvieston,deserted village E of (5.2 km).

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