Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTappoch Broch

Tappoch Broch

Scotland
HES SM1738
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tappoch Broch is a Iron Age circular stone tower situated near Stirling in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The monument dates to the later Iron Age, likely constructed between the 1st century BCE and 1st century CE, representing the final phase of broch building in Scotland. The structure exhibits the characteristic features of broch architecture, including a circular dry-stone wall with an internal gallery system, though it now survives only as a reduced ruin. Brochs of this type are considered uniquely Scottish monuments and are thought to have served defensive, residential, or storage functions for elite families during this period.

Tappoch Broch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1738. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tappoch Broch?

Tappoch Broch is a Iron Age circular stone tower situated near Stirling in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1738.

Who is responsible for protecting Tappoch Broch?

Tappoch Broch 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 SM1738.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tappoch Broch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, 300m NW of Milnquarter (5.4 km), Antonine Wall, Milnquarter, Roman temporary camp 240m SE of (5.7 km), Antonine Wall, 80m WSW of Seabegs Place (5.7 km).

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