Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroch of Burland, broch 1135m SE of Hillcrest
Iron Age · Broch 1135m se of hillcrest

Broch of Burland, broch 1135m SE of Hillcrest

Scotland
HES SM2053
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 1135m se of hillcrest
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Broch of Burland is a Iron Age broch located approximately 1135 metres south-east of Hillcrest in Shetland, Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age period and belongs to the distinctive broch tradition characteristic of northern Scotland, particularly prevalent in Shetland and Orkney. Like other brochs of this period, it would have served defensive or high-status residential purposes within its contemporary settlement hierarchy. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM2053.

Broch of Burland, broch 1135m SE of Hillcrest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2053. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broch of Burland, broch 1135m SE of Hillcrest?

Broch of Burland is a Iron Age broch located approximately 1135 metres south-east of Hillcrest in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2053.

What period does Broch of Burland, broch 1135m SE of Hillcrest date from?

Broch of Burland, broch 1135m SE of Hillcrest dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 1135m se of hillcrest. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Broch of Burland, broch 1135m SE of Hillcrest?

Broch of Burland, broch 1135m SE of Hillcrest 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 SM2053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broch of Burland, broch 1135m SE of Hillcrest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch of Brindister,dun (1.6 km), The Hevdas, fort, Gulberwick (2.4 km), Voe of Sound, prehistoric house 180m W of Point of Sandwall (3.4 km).

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