Scheduled MonumentsScotland'The Tulloch', fortified enclosure, 177m NE of Langdale
Iron Age · Fortified enclosure, 177m ne of langdale

'The Tulloch', fortified enclosure, 177m NE of Langdale

Scotland
HES SM10503
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Fortified enclosure, 177m ne of langdale
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Tulloch is a Iron Age fortified enclosure located 177 metres north-east of Langdale in Sutherland, Scotland. The monument consists of a defended settlement typical of the Iron Age period in northern Scotland, constructed with ramparts or stone walls to enclose and protect the inhabitants and their activities. Such fortified enclosures served as focal points for local communities during the Iron Age, providing defence and perhaps signifying the status or authority of those within. The site's location in Sutherland reflects the distribution of Iron Age settlement across the Highland regions of Scotland, where similar enclosed settlements are attested across the archaeological record.

'The Tulloch', fortified enclosure, 177m NE of Langdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10503. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is 'The Tulloch', fortified enclosure, 177m NE of Langdale?

The Tulloch is a Iron Age fortified enclosure located 177 metres north-east of Langdale in Sutherland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10503.

What period does 'The Tulloch', fortified enclosure, 177m NE of Langdale date from?

'The Tulloch', fortified enclosure, 177m NE of Langdale dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a fortified enclosure, 177m ne of langdale. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting 'The Tulloch', fortified enclosure, 177m NE of Langdale?

'The Tulloch', fortified enclosure, 177m NE of Langdale 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 SM10503.

What other scheduled monuments are near 'The Tulloch', fortified enclosure, 177m NE of Langdale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Ceann na Coille,hut circles & field clearance cairns,Naver Forest (4.2 km), Rosal, hut circles and clearance cairns, Naver Forest, Strathnaver (4.3 km), Blar na Fola & Breac Dubh,hut circles,Naver Forest (5.6 km).

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