Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBurrody's Hill, enclosed settlement
Enclosed settlement

Burrody's Hill, enclosed settlement

Scotland
HES SM13482
Site type
Enclosed settlement
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burrody's Hill is an enclosed settlement of Iron Age date located in Orkney, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a defensive enclosure with associated structural features typical of settlements from this period in the northern isles. Its physical character and layout reflect the settlement patterns and land use practices of Iron Age Orkney communities. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the reference SM13482.

Burrody's Hill, enclosed settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burrody's Hill, enclosed settlement?

Burrody's Hill is an enclosed settlement of Iron Age date located in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13482.

Who is responsible for protecting Burrody's Hill, enclosed settlement?

Burrody's Hill, enclosed settlement 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 SM13482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burrody's Hill, enclosed settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holm Battery, coast artillery battery 195m SW of East Breckan (2.8 km), Hillock of Garth, cairn 900m S of Garth (2.9 km), Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of (3.2 km).

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