Scheduled MonumentsScotlandUpper Latheron, broch 230m E of
Iron Age · Broch

Upper Latheron, broch 230m E of

Scotland
HES SM598
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Upper Latheron, broch 230m E of is a Iron Age circular stone tower located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. The broch dates to the Iron Age period, representing the distinctive architectural tradition of Atlantic roundhouses that flourished in northern Britain during the last centuries before the Roman period. Like other brochs in the region, this structure would have functioned as a defensive or status residence, featuring the characteristic double-walled stone construction typical of the broch type. The site is recorded within the Canmore database under the Historic Environment Scotland records system.

Upper Latheron, broch 230m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM598. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Upper Latheron, broch 230m E of?

Upper Latheron, broch 230m E of is a Iron Age circular stone tower located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM598.

What period does Upper Latheron, broch 230m E of date from?

Upper Latheron, broch 230m E of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Upper Latheron, broch 230m E of?

Upper Latheron, broch 230m E 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 SM598.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upper Latheron, broch 230m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knockinnon,broch (1 km), Inver,fort,post medieval house and look-out post 570m SE of (2.7 km), Ballachly,chapel and graveyard 90m SW of (3 km).

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