Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThomsonsfield,broch 780m SW of,Brabstermire
Iron Age · Broch 780m sw of,brabstermire

Thomsonsfield,broch 780m SW of,Brabstermire

Scotland
HES SM588
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 780m sw of,brabstermire
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Thomsonsfield Broch is an Iron Age fortified circular stone tower located in Caithness, Scotland, approximately 780 metres south-west of Brabstermire. The structure dates to the Iron Age period, when broch architecture flourished across northern Scotland, typically between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. The broch represents the distinctive defensive architecture of its era, characterised by a hollow-walled circular design that would have provided both domestic and protective functions for its Iron Age inhabitants. Like other surviving examples in the region, the monument contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and architectural practices of Iron Age communities in far northern Britain.

Thomsonsfield,broch 780m SW of,Brabstermire is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM588. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Thomsonsfield,broch 780m SW of,Brabstermire?

Thomsonsfield Broch is an Iron Age fortified circular stone tower located in Caithness, Scotland, approximately 780 metres south-west of Brabstermire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM588.

What period does Thomsonsfield,broch 780m SW of,Brabstermire date from?

Thomsonsfield,broch 780m SW of,Brabstermire dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 780m sw of,brabstermire. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Thomsonsfield,broch 780m SW of,Brabstermire?

Thomsonsfield,broch 780m SW of,Brabstermire 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 SM588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Thomsonsfield,broch 780m SW of,Brabstermire?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Warth Hill,cairn 2000m N of Freswick (4.3 km), Kirkstones,settlement 1650m SSW of Stroupster (5.2 km), Freswick Links,Viking settlement (5.4 km).

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