What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Stemster as Broch (iron Age)(possible), Cairn (period Unassigned)(possible). 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.
Iron Age broch and possible unassigned period cairn; the site represents a key element of Scotland’s Iron Age defensive and domestic architecture, though its exact function and significance remain partially unclear due to limited recorded context.
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Places near here
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Lower GillockCairn (period Unassigned)(possible) · 1.3 mi
Dr. John Alexander MemorialMemorial · 1.5 mi
Wick War MemorialMemorial · 1.5 mi
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Wick Heritage CentreMuseum · 1.7 mi
Castle of Old WickCastle (medieval) · 2.1 mi
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