Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLatheronwheel Bridge,broch 450m S of
Iron Age · Broch

Latheronwheel Bridge,broch 450m S of

Scotland
HES SM565
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Latheronwheel Broch is an Iron Age defensive structure located in Caithness, northern Scotland. The broch stands approximately 450 metres south of Latheronwheel Bridge and dates to the later prehistoric period, likely between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD when such tower-like fortifications were constructed across northern Scotland. As a broch, the monument would have comprised a circular stone-built tower with hollow-wall construction, a design characteristic of this distinctive Scottish Iron Age monument type. The structure represents evidence of settlement and territorial control in the far north during the Iron Age, though its current state of preservation and specific dimensions require consultation of the monument record for detailed assessment.

Latheronwheel Bridge,broch 450m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM565. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Latheronwheel Bridge,broch 450m S of?

Latheronwheel Broch is an Iron Age defensive structure located in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM565.

What period does Latheronwheel Bridge,broch 450m S of date from?

Latheronwheel Bridge,broch 450m S 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 Latheronwheel Bridge,broch 450m S of?

Latheronwheel Bridge,broch 450m S 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 SM565.

What other scheduled monuments are near Latheronwheel Bridge,broch 450m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knockinnon,broch (1.9 km), Inver,fort,post medieval house and look-out post 570m SE of (3.6 km), Bridge of Rhemullen,broch 180m SW of (3.7 km).

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