Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGreentulloch,broch 180m NE of
Iron Age · Broch

Greentulloch,broch 180m NE of

Scotland
HES SM5089
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Greentulloch is a broch situated in Caithness, in the far north of mainland Scotland, representing Iron Age defensive architecture. The monument dates to the Iron Age period and exemplifies the broch form characteristic of northern Scotland during this era. Brochs were distinctive roundhouses with hollow-walled construction designed to provide defensive capability and elevated status, and this example contributes to the archaeological understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in the Highlands. The site is recorded within the national monuments database under the Heritage Environment Record as SM5089.

Greentulloch,broch 180m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Greentulloch,broch 180m NE of?

Greentulloch is a broch situated in Caithness, in the far north of mainland Scotland, representing Iron Age defensive architecture. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5089.

What period does Greentulloch,broch 180m NE of date from?

Greentulloch,broch 180m NE 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 Greentulloch,broch 180m NE of?

Greentulloch,broch 180m NE 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 SM5089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Greentulloch,broch 180m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Balcraggie Lodge,four hut circles 300m SSE of (2.8 km), Inver,fort,post medieval house and look-out post 570m SE of (3 km), Achorn Bridge,settlements 1400m WSW of (4.8 km).

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