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Burgi Geos is a promontory fort situated in Shetland, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. The site occupies a naturally defensible headland position, exploiting the geographical advantages of its coastal location. The fort demonstrates the typical characteristics of Iron Age promontory fortifications in northern Britain, with defensive structures adapted to the challenging landscape of the Shetland archipelago. Such sites represent important evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organization in Scotland's northern regions.
Burgi Geos, promontory fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11274. View the official record →
Burgi Geos is a promontory fort situated in Shetland, Scotland, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11274.
Burgi Geos, promontory fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a promontory fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Burgi Geos, promontory fort 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 SM11274.
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