Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield
Iron Age · Broch 890m e of curefield

Broch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield

Scotland
HES SM2054
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 890m e of curefield
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Broch of Burraland is a Iron Age broch located approximately 890 metres east of Curefield in Shetland, Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age period and represents one of the distinctive circular stone towers characteristic of northern Scotland during this era. Like other brochs, it would have served defensive and residential functions for its Iron Age inhabitants. The site is recorded in the Scheduled Monuments database under the HES INSPIRE reference SM2054.

Broch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2054. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield?

Broch of Burraland is a Iron Age broch located approximately 890 metres east of Curefield in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2054.

What period does Broch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield date from?

Broch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 890m e of curefield. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Broch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield?

Broch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield 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 SM2054.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clumlie, broch (6.6 km), Troswick, water mill complex N of (7.3 km), Troswick, standing stone 230m SSE of (7.6 km).

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