Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHoga Ness, broch, Unst
Iron Age · Broch, unst

Hoga Ness, broch, Unst

Scotland
HES SM2072
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch, unst
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hoga Ness is a Iron Age broch situated on the island of Unst in Shetland, Scotland. The structure dates to the Iron Age period and represents one of the distinctive defensive or residential towers characteristic of northern Britain during this era. The broch stands within the landscape of Unst, an island that contains several examples of Iron Age settlement archaeology. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, Hoga Ness contributes to understanding of broch distribution and Iron Age settlement patterns in the far northern reaches of the British Isles.

Hoga Ness, broch, Unst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2072. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hoga Ness, broch, Unst?

Hoga Ness is a Iron Age broch situated on the island of Unst in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2072.

What period does Hoga Ness, broch, Unst date from?

Hoga Ness, broch, Unst dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch, unst. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hoga Ness, broch, Unst?

Hoga Ness, broch, Unst 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 SM2072.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hoga Ness, broch, Unst?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Belmont, Norse house and field system ESE of, Unst (1.1 km), Mula, rectangular house 150m ENE of Head of Mula, Unst (1.4 km), Gallow Hill, chambered cairn 650m SSW of, Unst (1.5 km).

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