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Rhianrivach is a broch situated approximately 185 metres north-north-west of Achow in Caithness, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents one of the characteristic defensive or residential structures of the northern Scottish Highlands during this period. Brochs are distinctive circular stone towers with hollow-wall construction, typically measuring between 12 and 15 metres in internal diameter, and Rhianrivach follows this established architectural tradition. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM575.
Rhianrivach, broch 185m NNW of Achow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM575. View the official record →
Rhianrivach is a broch situated approximately 185 metres north-north-west of Achow in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM575.
Rhianrivach, broch 185m NNW of Achow dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 185m nnw of achow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Rhianrivach, broch 185m NNW of Achow 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 SM575.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Swiney Castle, remains of, Achastle-shore (2.2 km), Forse Castle (2.4 km), Latheron, 2 standing stones (3.9 km).
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