Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnock Urray,broch 400m NNE of Gunnscroft
Iron Age · Broch 400m nne of gunnscroft

Knock Urray,broch 400m NNE of Gunnscroft

Scotland
HES SM564
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 400m nne of gunnscroft
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knock Urray is a broch situated approximately 400 metres north-north-east of Gunnscroft in Caithness, northern Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents one of the characteristic round stone tower structures characteristic of northern Britain during this period. Brochs such as Knock Urray served defensive and residential functions within their contemporary societies, typically constructed with hollow-walled circular masonry and measuring between 12 and 15 metres in external diameter. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland designation system under reference SM564.

Knock Urray,broch 400m NNE of Gunnscroft is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM564. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knock Urray,broch 400m NNE of Gunnscroft?

Knock Urray is a broch situated approximately 400 metres north-north-east of Gunnscroft in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM564.

What period does Knock Urray,broch 400m NNE of Gunnscroft date from?

Knock Urray,broch 400m NNE of Gunnscroft dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 400m nne of gunnscroft. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Knock Urray,broch 400m NNE of Gunnscroft?

Knock Urray,broch 400m NNE of Gunnscroft 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 SM564.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knock Urray,broch 400m NNE of Gunnscroft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achvarasdal House,two stones N of (1.6 km), Achvarasdal House, broch 65m NE of (1.6 km), Achunabust,broch NNW of (2 km).

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