Scheduled MonumentsScotlandIngashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown
Iron Age · Broch 300m ne of,finstown

Ingashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown

Scotland
HES SM1450
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 300m ne of,finstown
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ingashowe is a broch situated approximately 300 metres north-east of Finstown in Orkney, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents one of the characteristic defensive or prestige structures built in northern Britain during this period. Brochs are distinctive circular stone towers, typically featuring hollow-walled construction and internal galleries, and Ingashowe exemplifies this architectural tradition of the Scottish Iron Age. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM1450.

Ingashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1450. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ingashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown?

Ingashowe is a broch situated approximately 300 metres north-east of Finstown in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1450.

What period does Ingashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown date from?

Ingashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 300m ne of,finstown. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ingashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown?

Ingashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown 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 SM1450.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ingashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rennibister, souterrain (0.7 km), Wideford Hill,chambered cairn (2 km), Cuween Hill, chambered cairn (2.6 km).

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