Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLevenwick, broch 515m E of Burgadies
Iron Age · Broch 515m e of burgadies

Levenwick, broch 515m E of Burgadies

Scotland
HES SM2050
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 515m e of burgadies
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Levenwick broch is a Iron Age circular stone tower located approximately 515 metres east of Burgadies in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age period and represents the characteristic architectural tradition of broch-building that flourished in northern Britain during the first centuries BC and AD. Like other brochs, the structure would have served defensive and possibly communal functions for the local population, though the specific circumstances of its construction and use remain subjects of archaeological inquiry. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2050.

Levenwick, broch 515m E of Burgadies is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2050. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Levenwick, broch 515m E of Burgadies?

Levenwick broch is a Iron Age circular stone tower located approximately 515 metres east of Burgadies in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2050.

What period does Levenwick, broch 515m E of Burgadies date from?

Levenwick, broch 515m E of Burgadies dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 515m e of burgadies. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Levenwick, broch 515m E of Burgadies?

Levenwick, broch 515m E of Burgadies 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 SM2050.

What other scheduled monuments are near Levenwick, broch 515m E of Burgadies?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wiltrow, cists and structure 145m E of Sharisma (5.8 km), Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town (6.9 km), Links of Quendale, burnt mound 660m WNW of summit of Ward Hill (7.5 km).

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