Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale
Iron Age · Broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m ssw of, berriedale

Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale

Scotland
HES SM577
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m ssw of, berriedale
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Rinsary is a broch and post-medieval farmstead located approximately 300 metres south-south-west of Berriedale in Caithness, Scotland. The broch element belongs to the Iron Age period and represents one of Scotland's distinctive prehistoric tower structures, characteristic of the first centuries BC and AD. The site underwent later occupation during the post-medieval period when farming activity was established in the vicinity of the earlier monument. The combination of Iron Age and post-medieval archaeological features at this location reflects the long-term use of the landscape around Berriedale.

Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM577. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale?

Rinsary is a broch and post-medieval farmstead located approximately 300 metres south-south-west of Berriedale in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM577.

What period does Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale date from?

Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m ssw of, berriedale. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale?

Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale 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 SM577.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langwell Castle or Achastle,230m E of Langwell House (0.6 km), Berriedale Castle (1 km), Langwell House,cairn 400m SW of,Berriedale (1.1 km).

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