Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch na Berie,broch and causeway
Iron Age · Broch and causeway

Loch na Berie,broch and causeway

Scotland
HES SM5798
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch and causeway
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Loch na Berie broch and causeway is an Iron Age defensive structure located in Ross-shire, Scotland. The broch, a characteristically Scottish circular stone tower, dates to the Iron Age period and represents the distinctive architectural tradition of northern Britain during the first centuries BCE and CE. The site includes an associated causeway, which provided access across the surrounding landscape to this fortified settlement. The monument survives as archaeological remains and forms part of the recorded heritage of Ross-shire's Iron Age settlement patterns.

Loch na Berie,broch and causeway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5798. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch na Berie,broch and causeway?

Loch na Berie broch and causeway is an Iron Age defensive structure located in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5798.

What period does Loch na Berie,broch and causeway date from?

Loch na Berie,broch and causeway dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch and causeway. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch na Berie,broch and causeway?

Loch na Berie,broch and causeway 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 SM5798.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch na Berie,broch and causeway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Baravat,horizontal water-mills N of (0.5 km), Berie,Lewis,settlement site,700m NW of (0.5 km), St Peter's Church, Pabay Mor, Lewis (2.5 km).

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