Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTorwoodlee, broch, fort & linear earthworks
Iron Age · Broch, fort & linear earthworks

Torwoodlee, broch, fort & linear earthworks

Scotland
HES SM2448
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch, fort & linear earthworks
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Torwoodlee is a Iron Age broch situated in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. The monument comprises a broch tower together with associated fort defences and linear earthworks, representing a complex of structures that illustrate the defensive and settlement strategies of the Iron Age period. The broch itself displays the characteristic hollow-walled construction typical of Scottish Iron Age brochs, whilst the surrounding fortifications indicate the site's importance as a defended settlement. The linear earthworks extending from the main complex suggest territorial organisation and possible stock management practices during this period.

Torwoodlee, broch, fort & linear earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2448. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Torwoodlee, broch, fort & linear earthworks?

Torwoodlee is a Iron Age broch situated in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2448.

What period does Torwoodlee, broch, fort & linear earthworks date from?

Torwoodlee, broch, fort & linear earthworks dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch, fort & linear earthworks. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Torwoodlee, broch, fort & linear earthworks?

Torwoodlee, broch, fort & linear earthworks 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 SM2448.

What other scheduled monuments are near Torwoodlee, broch, fort & linear earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sunderland Hill,earthwork (6.5 km), Sunderland Hall,cairn 1500m W of (6.5 km), Linglie Hill,linear earthwork (7.3 km).

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