Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFugla Ness,broch 330m NNW of
Iron Age · Broch

Fugla Ness,broch 330m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM2080
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fugla Ness broch is an Iron Age defensive structure situated on the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland. The broch dates to the Iron Age period and represents the characteristic architectural form of Scottish Atlantic towers, which were constructed with distinctive hollow-walled circular stone design. Located approximately 330 metres north-north-west of Fugla Ness itself, this monument stands as evidence of Iron Age settlement and territorial control in the Shetland archipelago. The structure exemplifies the regional building traditions of the period, when such fortified towers served defensive and possibly prestige functions for Iron Age communities in the far north of Britain.

Fugla Ness,broch 330m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fugla Ness,broch 330m NNW of?

Fugla Ness broch is an Iron Age defensive structure situated on the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2080.

What period does Fugla Ness,broch 330m NNW of date from?

Fugla Ness,broch 330m NNW of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Fugla Ness,broch 330m NNW of?

Fugla Ness,broch 330m NNW of 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 SM2080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fugla Ness,broch 330m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchensalt, burnt mound 85m E of (0.7 km), Norden, burnt mound 160m ESE of (0.8 km), Crooksetter Hill,chambered cairn near NW summit of (2.7 km).

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