Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck
Iron Age · Broch 315m ene of breck

Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck

Scotland
HES SM13033
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 315m ene of breck
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Broch of Aithsetter is a Iron Age broch situated approximately three hundred and fifteen metres to the east-north-east of Breck in Shetland, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age period and represents one of the distinctive fortified circular stone structures characteristic of northern Britain during this era. Like other brochs of Shetland, the structure would have served defensive and residential purposes for the local population. The site is recorded under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM13033.

Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck?

Broch of Aithsetter is a Iron Age broch situated approximately three hundred and fifteen metres to the east-north-east of Breck in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13033.

What period does Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck date from?

Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 315m ene of breck. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck?

Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck 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 SM13033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Okraquoy, limekiln N of Ukinsetter (1.1 km), Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith (1.2 km), Fladdabister, limekilns at Whilse (2 km).

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