Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroch of Culswick

Broch of Culswick

Scotland
HES SM2055
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Overview

History & significance

Broch of Culswick is a Iron Age broch situated on the Shetland Islands, dating to the first century BC or first century AD. The structure exemplifies the distinctive architectural form of Scottish brochs, comprising a hollow-walled circular stone tower characteristic of this period. The monument stands on the island of Whalsay in Shetland, where it represents evidence of the sophisticated settlement patterns and fortified architecture employed by Iron Age communities in northern Britain.

Broch of Culswick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broch of Culswick?

Broch of Culswick is a Iron Age broch situated on the Shetland Islands, dating to the first century BC or first century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2055.

Who is responsible for protecting Broch of Culswick?

Broch of Culswick 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 SM2055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broch of Culswick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sotersta,standing stone (0.8 km), Vivilie Loch, chambered cairn 450m WNW of Ward of Culswick (1.6 km), Grunivoe, burnt mound 125m SSE of (3.8 km).

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