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Upper Borgue is a broch situated in Caithness in the far north of Scotland, dating to the Iron Age period. This circular stone tower represents the characteristic architectural form of brochs, which are among the most distinctive prehistoric structures of Scotland, typically constructed between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD. The monument survives as substantial structural remains that reflect the sophisticated dry-stone building techniques employed by Iron Age communities in northern Britain. Brochs such as Upper Borgue likely functioned as defended settlements or prestigious residences, serving the social and defensive needs of their communities during this period.
Upper Borgue,broch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM596. View the official record →
Upper Borgue is a broch situated in Caithness in the far north of Scotland, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM596.
Upper Borgue,broch dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Upper Borgue,broch 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 SM596.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langwell Castle or Achastle,230m E of Langwell House (4.4 km), Berriedale Castle (4.7 km), Langwell House,cairn 400m SW of,Berriedale (4.8 km).
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