Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn
Iron Age · Broch 670m nw of cnoc fionn

Tulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn

Scotland
HES SM3477
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 670m nw of cnoc fionn
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tulach Bad a Choilich is a Iron Age broch situated approximately 670 metres northwest of Cnoc Fionn in Caithness, Scotland. The monument represents a characteristic example of the broch tower form that flourished in northern Scotland during the Iron Age, typically dating between the 1st century BC and the early centuries AD. Like other brochs of its region, the structure would have functioned as a substantial defensive settlement and focal point for local populations, though the surviving remains require assessment to determine the extent of preservation. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3477.

Tulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3477. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn?

Tulach Bad a Choilich is a Iron Age broch situated approximately 670 metres northwest of Cnoc Fionn in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3477.

What period does Tulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn date from?

Tulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 670m nw of cnoc fionn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn?

Tulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn 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 SM3477.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tulach Bad a Choilich,broch 670m NW of Cnoc Fionn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tulloch Turnal, broch 500m WNW of Turnal Rock, Langwell (1.6 km), Turnal Rock, hut circle complex 250m NW of Langwell Tulloch broch. (1.6 km), Langwell Plantation,souterrain 130m W of Kennels (1.6 km).

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