Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHamnavoe,broch 150m ENE of Manic
Iron Age · Broch 150m ene of manic

Hamnavoe,broch 150m ENE of Manic

Scotland
HES SM6062
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 150m ene of manic
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hamnavoe Broch is an Iron Age fortified roundhouse located approximately 150 metres east-north-east of Manic in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents the characteristic broch architecture of the northern Scottish Iron Age, typically dated to the later prehistoric period. Like other brochs in Shetland, the monument would have served as a defensible dwelling or focal point for a local community, demonstrating the settlement patterns and architectural sophistication of Iron Age society in these northern isles. The broch form, with its distinctive hollow-walled circular tower construction, reflects the distinctive cultural and defensive traditions of Iron Age northern Britain.

Hamnavoe,broch 150m ENE of Manic is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hamnavoe,broch 150m ENE of Manic?

Hamnavoe Broch is an Iron Age fortified roundhouse located approximately 150 metres east-north-east of Manic in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6062.

What period does Hamnavoe,broch 150m ENE of Manic date from?

Hamnavoe,broch 150m ENE of Manic dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 150m ene of manic. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hamnavoe,broch 150m ENE of Manic?

Hamnavoe,broch 150m ENE of Manic 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 SM6062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hamnavoe,broch 150m ENE of Manic?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Muckla Water,chambered cairn 800m ESE of Priesthoulland,Esha Ness (2.2 km), Black Water,settlement and field system,Esha Ness (2.4 km), March Cairn,chambered cairn 650m SE of Priesthoulland,Esha Ness (2.5 km).

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