Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLangwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock
Iron Age · Broch 400m se of turnal rock

Langwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock

Scotland
HES SM3441
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 400m se of turnal rock
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Langwell Tulloch is a broch situated approximately four hundred metres south-east of Turnal Rock in Caithness, north Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents one of the distinctive fortified circular stone tower structures characteristic of northern Scotland during this period. Like other brochs, it would have comprised a hollow-walled circular tower designed for defence or high-status residence, though the specific archaeological details of this particular example remain limited in the published record. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM3441.

Langwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3441. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Langwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock?

Langwell Tulloch is a broch situated approximately four hundred metres south-east of Turnal Rock in Caithness, north Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3441.

What period does Langwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock date from?

Langwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 400m se of turnal rock. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Langwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock?

Langwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock 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 SM3441.

What other scheduled monuments are near Langwell Tulloch, broch 400m SE of Turnal Rock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Turnal Rock, hut circle complex 250m NW of Langwell Tulloch broch. (0.3 km), Langwell Plantation,souterrain 130m W of Kennels (0.4 km), Borgue Langwell, homestead 150m NW of broch, Berriedale (0.6 km).

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