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Ness of Burgi is a promontory fort situated on the Shetland Islands, dating to the Iron Age. The site occupies a naturally defensive headland, with its landward side protected by a substantial defensive ditch and rampart system that cuts across the promontory to isolate the fort from the mainland. The fort would have served as a stronghold providing both defensive refuge and a base of operations for its Iron Age inhabitants, reflecting the strategic importance of the Shetland Islands during this period. The site preserves visible remains of its ancient fortification system, making it a significant example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the northern Scottish islands.
Ness of Burgi, promontory fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90226. View the official record →
Ness of Burgi is a promontory fort situated on the Shetland Islands, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90226.
Ness of Burgi, promontory fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a promontory fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Ness of Burgi, promontory fort 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 SM90226.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Jarlshof, broch & settlement (1.5 km), Aerial View, battle headquarters 200m NE of (2 km), Old Scatness, broch and settlement SE of the Cletts (2.2 km).
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