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Knockglass Broch, located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland, is a Iron Age broch dating to the later prehistoric period, likely constructed between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. The structure represents the distinctive architectural tradition of broch-building confined to Scotland, characterised by a hollow-walled circular stone tower which would have served defensive and residential functions for local elite populations. The broch's physical remains survive as a ruined stone structure, preserving evidence of the sophisticated dry-stone construction techniques employed in Iron Age Caithness. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the Scottish far north during the Iron Age.
Knockglass,broch E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM561. View the official record →
Knockglass Broch, located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland, is a Iron Age broch dating to the later prehistoric period, likely constructed between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM561.
Knockglass,broch E 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.
Knockglass,broch E 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 SM561.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballone,broch 360m NE of,Spittal (1.5 km), Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of (3.4 km), Halsary,standing stones 450m WNW of and 620m NW of (3.6 km).
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