Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilearnan, broch 800m WSW of
Iron Age · Broch

Kilearnan, broch 800m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM1869
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kilearnan Broch is an Iron Age circular stone tower located in Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland. The broch dates to the Iron Age and forms part of the distinctive architectural tradition of broch-building that flourished in Scotland during the later prehistoric period. Like other brochs of its type, it would originally have comprised a hollow-walled circular structure with internal galleries and a central courtyard, representing a significant investment in labour and resources. The site is registered in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database and remains an important example of Iron Age settlement architecture in the north of Scotland.

Kilearnan, broch 800m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1869. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilearnan, broch 800m WSW of?

Kilearnan Broch is an Iron Age circular stone tower located in Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1869.

What period does Kilearnan, broch 800m WSW of date from?

Kilearnan, broch 800m WSW 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 Kilearnan, broch 800m WSW of?

Kilearnan, broch 800m WSW 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 SM1869.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilearnan, broch 800m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilearnan,long cairn 800m S of,Strath of Kildonan (0.4 km), Kildonan Church Graveyard,enclosure (2.2 km), Clach na h'Uaighe,cross inscribed stone (2.4 km).

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