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Burrian Broch is a substantial Iron Age defensive structure located on the Orkney Mainland near Corrigall. The broch dates to the later prehistoric period, likely constructed during the first or second century BC, and represents one of the characteristic fortified settlements of the northern Scottish Iron Age. The monument survives as a circular stone tower with thick walls, displaying the distinctive architectural form typical of Orkney brochs of this period. The site's commanding position and robust construction suggest it served as a focal point for local settlement and defence during the Iron Age occupation of the islands.
Burrian Broch,broch,Corrigall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1428. View the official record →
Burrian Broch is a substantial Iron Age defensive structure located on the Orkney Mainland near Corrigall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1428.
Burrian Broch,broch,Corrigall dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch,corrigall. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Burrian Broch,broch,Corrigall 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 SM1428.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maes Howe, chambered cairn (6.6 km), Lochview, standing stones and cairn SE of (6.8 km), Watch Stone, stone settings, Barnhouse settlement, and related remains (6.9 km).
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