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The Burrian is a broch situated on the island of Yell in Shetland, Scotland. Dating to the Iron Age, this circular stone tower represents the distinctive architectural tradition of broch-building that flourished in northern Scotland during the first centuries BC and AD. The structure displays the characteristic features of broch construction, including a circular plan with walls of substantial thickness, though like many such monuments its original height and internal arrangements require careful archaeological interpretation. Its location in Shetland places it within one of the principal concentrations of broch sites in Scotland, reflecting the particular significance of this region during the Iron Age period.
The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3580. View the official record →
The Burrian is a broch situated on the island of Yell in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3580.
The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 105m ne of benston. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston 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 SM3580.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broch of Benston, broch 380m NW of Nesting Primary School (0.5 km), Trowie Loch, burnt mound complex 225m WSW of Vadill Cottage (0.6 km), Benston,house 600m W of (0.7 km).
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