Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLower Camster, broch 340m E of
Iron Age · Broch

Lower Camster, broch 340m E of

Scotland
HES SM536
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lower Camster, broch 340m E of is a Iron Age broch situated in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age period and represents one of the distinctive circular stone towers characteristic of northern Scotland during this era. Brochs such as this example served defensive and domestic purposes, their massive drystone walls and inturned galleries providing both fortification and shelter for their inhabitants. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM536, reflecting its recognition as a monument of archaeological significance.

Lower Camster, broch 340m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM536. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Lower Camster, broch 340m E of?

Lower Camster, broch 340m E of is a Iron Age broch situated in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM536.

What period does Lower Camster, broch 340m E of date from?

Lower Camster, broch 340m 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Lower Camster, broch 340m E of?

Lower Camster, broch 340m 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 SM536.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower Camster, broch 340m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Green Hill,broch,Roster (5.8 km), Hill o'Many Stanes,stone rows (8.2 km), Achavar,broch NNW of Occumster Railway Station (8.6 km).

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