Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town
Iron Age · Broch and field system 965m ne of the cottage, north town

Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town

Scotland
HES SM2073
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch and field system 965m ne of the cottage, north town
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Clevigarth is a Iron Age broch situated 965 metres northeast of The Cottage in North Town, Shetland. The monument comprises a broch tower and associated field system, dating to the Iron Age period when such circular stone towers were constructed across northern Scotland, particularly in the Northern Isles. The broch represents a form of fortified domestic settlement characteristic of the first centuries AD, whilst the accompanying field system indicates the agricultural economy that supported the broch's inhabitants. The site exemplifies the settlement patterns and land use of Iron Age Shetland communities.

Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2073. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town?

Clevigarth is a Iron Age broch situated 965 metres northeast of The Cottage in North Town, Shetland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2073.

What period does Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town date from?

Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch and field system 965m ne of the cottage, north town. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town?

Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town 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 SM2073.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Exnaboe, two burnt mounds 380m N of Spindrift (1 km), Brough Head, broch and settlement 295m SE of Skitpow, Eastshore (1.7 km), Erne's Ward, house 150m WSW of (2.1 km).

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