Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSae Breck, broch 510m NW of Garderhouse
Iron Age · Broch 510m nw of garderhouse

Sae Breck, broch 510m NW of Garderhouse

Scotland
HES SM2064
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch 510m nw of garderhouse
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sae Breck is a Iron Age broch situated approximately 510 metres north-west of Garderhouse in Shetland, Scotland. The monument represents the distinctive fortified circular tower tradition characteristic of the northern Scottish Iron Age, typically dating to the last few centuries before the Common Era. Brochs of this period served defensive and possibly prestige functions within Iron Age communities, their massive stone walls and internal structural sophistication demonstrating considerable engineering capability. The site is officially recorded within the national monuments record under the Historic Environment Scotland designation SM2064.

Sae Breck, broch 510m NW of Garderhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2064. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sae Breck, broch 510m NW of Garderhouse?

Sae Breck is a Iron Age broch situated approximately 510 metres north-west of Garderhouse in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2064.

What period does Sae Breck, broch 510m NW of Garderhouse date from?

Sae Breck, broch 510m NW of Garderhouse dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 510m nw of garderhouse. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Sae Breck, broch 510m NW of Garderhouse?

Sae Breck, broch 510m NW of Garderhouse 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 SM2064.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sae Breck, broch 510m NW of Garderhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross Kirk, Breckon, runic inscription (0.2 km), Loch of Breckon,burnt mound E of,Esha Ness (0.4 km), Loch of Houlland, broch, Villians of Ure (1.2 km).

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