Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale
Cairn 310m wnw of bridge of westerdale

Tulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale

Scotland
HES SM496
Site type
Cairn 310m wnw of bridge of westerdale
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tulach Lochain Bhraseil is a Bronze Age cairn situated approximately 310 metres west-north-west of Bridge of Westerdale in Caithness, northern Scotland. The monument consists of a rubble mound characteristic of prehistoric funerary or ceremonial structures typical of the Bronze Age period in the Scottish Highlands. Its location in the Caithness landscape places it within a region rich in Bronze Age archaeological remains, reflecting the settlement and ritual practices of early metal-working communities in northern Britain. The site is recorded on the Historic Environment Scotland register under designation SM496.

Tulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM496. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale?

Tulach Lochain Bhraseil is a Bronze Age cairn situated approximately 310 metres west-north-west of Bridge of Westerdale in Caithness, northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM496.

Who is responsible for protecting Tulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale?

Tulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale 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 SM496.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tulach Lochain Bhraseil,cairn 310m WNW of Bridge of Westerdale?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tulach an Fhuarain,cairn 310m NW of Bridge of Westerdale (0.1 km), Cairn Merk,broch 800m SSE of Bridge of Westerdale (1.1 km), Dale Farm,broch 800m SE of (1.7 km).

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