What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Achingale as Broch (iron Age)(possible), Long Cist (early Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Achingale is a possible Iron Age broch and early medieval long cist. Its significance lies in the potential coexistence of Iron Age and early medieval funerary and domestic structures, reflecting long-term use of the site.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Achingale MillWatermill (19th Century) · 319 yd
WattenGrave (viking) · 632 yd
Achingale BridgeRoad Bridge (19th Century) · 847 yd
Watten Drill HallDrill Hall (19th Century) - (20th Century), Drill Hall (first World War), Village Hall (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 895 yd
Watten War MemorialMemorial · 896 yd
Wester Watten MossForest · 2.5 mi
Bilbster and Stirkoke War MemorialMemorial · 3.4 mi
Achlachan MossForest · 6.0 mi
AchiesNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 7.0 mi
Dirlot CastleCastle (medieval) · 7.9 mi
Battle of Harpsdalebattle · 8.0 mi
Castlehill Heritage CentreMuseum · 9.8 mi