Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTulach Bad a'Choilich, hut circles, settlement and cairns 400m ENE of
Hut circles, settlement and cairns

Tulach Bad a'Choilich, hut circles, settlement and cairns 400m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM3475
Site type
Hut circles, settlement and cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tulach Bad a'Choilich is a Bronze Age settlement located approximately 400 metres east-northeast of hut circles and cairns in Caithness, northern Scotland. The site comprises evidence of domestic occupation in the form of hut circles alongside cairn structures, indicating sustained settlement during the Bronze Age period. Such upland settlements are characteristic of the archaeological record in Caithness and demonstrate the exploitation of moorland environments during prehistory. The physical remains, comprising the structural footprints of dwellings and funerary or ceremonial cairns, contribute to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and land use in northern Scotland.

Tulach Bad a'Choilich, hut circles, settlement and cairns 400m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3475. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tulach Bad a'Choilich, hut circles, settlement and cairns 400m ENE of?

Tulach Bad a'Choilich is a Bronze Age settlement located approximately 400 metres east-northeast of hut circles and cairns in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3475.

Who is responsible for protecting Tulach Bad a'Choilich, hut circles, settlement and cairns 400m ENE of?

Tulach Bad a'Choilich, hut circles, settlement and cairns 400m ENE 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 SM3475.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tulach Bad a'Choilich, hut circles, settlement and cairns 400m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langwell Plantation,souterrain 130m W of Kennels (1.7 km), Langwell House,cairn 400m SW of,Berriedale (1.7 km), Turnal Rock, hut circle complex 250m NW of Langwell Tulloch broch. (1.8 km).

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