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Thrumster Little is a broch situated in Thrumster, Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. This Iron Age defensive structure dates to the later prehistoric period, likely constructed within the first century BC or early first century AD, a period when brochs were prevalent throughout northern Scotland. The monument represents the characteristic architectural form of its type, with a hollow-walled circular stone tower designed for both defensive and residential purposes. As an example of Caithness broch architecture, Thrumster Little contributes to our understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns and social organisation in the Scottish Highlands during the late prehistoric era.
Thrumster Little,broch,Thrumster is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM589. View the official record →
Thrumster Little is a broch situated in Thrumster, Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM589.
Thrumster Little,broch,Thrumster dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch,thrumster. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Thrumster Little,broch,Thrumster 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 SM589.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Watenan,fort 100m SSW of,Ulbster (5.1 km), Watenan,cairn & stone setting 400m W of,Ulbster (5.2 km), Cairn of Get, chambered cairn, cairns and cists (5.3 km).
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