Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTorbreck, stone circle SW of
Bronze Age · Stone circle

Torbreck, stone circle SW of

Scotland
HES SM3098
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Stone circle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Torbreck Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of a ring of standing stones characteristic of the prehistoric ritual and ceremonial landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, dating to the Bronze Age period. Stone circles of this type served important communal functions, likely associated with burial practices, seasonal gatherings, and astronomical observations. The monument is recorded in the national heritage registers and remains a significant example of Bronze Age stone construction in the region.

Torbreck, stone circle SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Torbreck, stone circle SW of?

Torbreck Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3098.

What period does Torbreck, stone circle SW of date from?

Torbreck, stone circle SW of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Torbreck, stone circle SW of?

Torbreck, stone circle SW of 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 SM3098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Torbreck, stone circle SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tordarroch, ring cairn 250m E of (7.8 km), West Town, ring cairn 240m SW of (8.1 km), West Town, five hut circles 480m WSW of (8.1 km).

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