Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith
Iron Age · Broch 370m ssw of aith

Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith

Scotland
HES SM4661
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 370m ssw of aith
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cloddie Knowe is a broch located approximately 370 metres south-southwest of Aith in Shetland, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents one of the distinctive circular stone tower structures characteristic of northern Britain during the first centuries BC and AD. The broch would have served as a defended residential or communal structure, typical of the settlement hierarchy of Iron Age Shetland. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's national monument register as SM4661.

Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4661. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith?

Cloddie Knowe is a broch located approximately 370 metres south-southwest of Aith in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4661.

What period does Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith date from?

Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 370m ssw of aith. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith?

Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith 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 SM4661.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broch of Aithsetter, broch 315m ENE of Breck (1.2 km), Okraquoy, limekiln N of Ukinsetter (1.9 km), King's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore (2.2 km).

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