Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster
Iron Age · Broch 640m n of braebuster

Eves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster

Scotland
HES SM1439
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 640m n of braebuster
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Eves Howe is a Iron Age broch located 640 metres north of Braebuster in Orkney, Scotland. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Historic Environment Scotland with reference SM1439. As a broch, it represents the distinctive defensive or high-status residential tower architecture characteristic of Iron Age Scotland, particularly concentrated in the northern regions. The site survives as upstanding archaeological remains indicative of this important class of prehistoric Scottish monument.

Eves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1439. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster?

Eves Howe is a Iron Age broch located 640 metres north of Braebuster in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1439.

What period does Eves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster date from?

Eves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 640m n of braebuster. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Eves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster?

Eves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster 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 SM1439.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dingy's Howe,broch,Upper Sanday (2.8 km), Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of (3.7 km), The Howie,mound 300m SE of Newbanks,Deerness (4 km).

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