
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Torwood, Tappoch Broch as Broch (iron Age), Cup Marked Stone(s) (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Pot(s) (13th Century) - (14th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Torwood, Tappoch Broch is likely from the Iron Age, with associated Neolithic or Bronze Age cup marked stones, suggesting ritual or ceremonial use. The presence of medieval pottery indicates later activity at the site, though its original prehistoric meaning remains unclear.
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Places near here
Tappoch BrochArchaeological place · 4 yd
Tor WoodWood · 278 yd
Torwood CastleGarden (17th Century)(possible), Tower House (16th Century) · 729 yd
TorwoodBuilding (period Unassigned) · 767 yd
GlensideEnclosure (period Unknown)(possible) · 1171 yd
Dales WoodWood · 1623 yd
Gamekeeper's Cottage (ruin)Ruins · 1.0 mi
Bore RowNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.2 mi
Plean TowerTower House (medieval) · 1.6 mi
Denny, Broad StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.9 mi
Hills of Dunipace CemeteryCemetery (mid 20th Century) · 2.0 mi
The Falkirk WheelVisitor information · 3.1 miOther information
Photo: Nigel J C Turnbull · CC BY-SA 2.0