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Tulloch of Shalmstry is a Iron Age broch situated approximately 275 metres south-east of Shalmstry in Caithness, north-east Scotland. The monument belongs to the distinctive class of circular stone-built defensive structures characteristic of the Scottish Iron Age, typically dating to the period between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD. Brochs of this type are found predominantly in northern and western Scotland and represent one of the most recognisable forms of prehistoric Scottish architecture, though the exact functions and social contexts of these structures remain subjects of scholarly debate. The site is recorded within the national heritage record under the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE reference SM594.
Tulloch of Shalmstry,broch 275m SE of Shalmstry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM594. View the official record →
Tulloch of Shalmstry is a Iron Age broch situated approximately 275 metres south-east of Shalmstry in Caithness, north-east Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM594.
Tulloch of Shalmstry,broch 275m SE of Shalmstry dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 275m se of shalmstry. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tulloch of Shalmstry,broch 275m SE of Shalmstry 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 SM594.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Braal Castle (4.4 km), Upper Sour,broch 315m W of (4.5 km), Tulloch of Milton,chambered cairn 640m W of Halkirk (5.4 km).
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