Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGreen Hill of Hestiegeo,broch
Iron Age · Broch

Green Hill of Hestiegeo,broch

Scotland
HES SM1422
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Green Hill of Hestiegeo is a Iron Age broch situated in Orkney, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age period and represents one of the distinctive circular stone tower structures characteristic of northern Scotland during this era. Brochs such as this example functioned as fortified domestic settlements, their hollow-walled construction providing both defensive capability and structural efficiency. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system as SM1422, reflecting its recognized archaeological and historical importance within Orkney's Iron Age settlement pattern.

Green Hill of Hestiegeo,broch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Green Hill of Hestiegeo,broch?

Green Hill of Hestiegeo is a Iron Age broch situated in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1422.

What period does Green Hill of Hestiegeo,broch date from?

Green Hill of Hestiegeo,broch 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 Green Hill of Hestiegeo,broch?

Green Hill of Hestiegeo,broch 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 SM1422.

What other scheduled monuments are near Green Hill of Hestiegeo,broch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quoy, anti-aircraft battery (WW2) and radar 220m WSW of (1.9 km), Stromabank Hotel, anti-aircraft battery, radar site and camp 150m NW of (2.4 km), Hackness, Battery and Martello Tower (2.5 km).

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