Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay
Iron Age · Broch 190m ssw of burrian, rousay

Knowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay

Scotland
HES SM1451
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 190m ssw of burrian, rousay
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knowe of Burrian is a broch situated on the Orkney island of Rousay, dating to the Iron Age. The monument consists of a circular stone tower characteristic of the broch type, which represents a distinctive form of fortified domestic architecture found principally in northern Scotland during the period from approximately the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. Like other brochs, the structure would have provided both residential accommodation and defensive capability to its inhabitants, exploiting the drystone masonry techniques typical of Orkney's Iron Age builders. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns and social organisation in the Northern Isles during the later prehistoric period.

Knowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1451. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay?

Knowe of Burrian is a broch situated on the Orkney island of Rousay, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1451.

What period does Knowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay date from?

Knowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 190m ssw of burrian, rousay. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Knowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay?

Knowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay 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 SM1451.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Seven Knowes, mounds (6.7 km), Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk (6.9 km), Ness of Boray,broch (7.7 km).

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