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The Hillock is a broch situated approximately 500 metres north-north-west of Ness of Ork in Orkney, Scotland, and dates to the Iron Age. The monument consists of the remains of a circular stone tower characteristic of the broch type, a distinctive architectural form found predominantly in northern Scotland and dating to the later prehistoric period. Brochs served multiple functions within Iron Age societies, likely fulfilling roles as defensive structures, elite residences, or communal gathering places. The Hillock broch, like other examples in Orkney, reflects the architectural sophistication and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the northern isles.
The Hillock,broch 500m NNW of Ness of Ork is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1447. View the official record →
The Hillock is a broch situated approximately 500 metres north-north-west of Ness of Ork in Orkney, Scotland, and dates to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1447.
The Hillock,broch 500m NNW of Ness of Ork dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch 500m nnw of ness of ork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
The Hillock,broch 500m NNW of Ness of Ork 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 SM1447.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillock of Burroughston,broch (1.5 km), Unyatuak,mound 180m W of Bonnyhill,Monquhanny (2.8 km), Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay (3.8 km).
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