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The Hillock Broch is a Iron Age defensive structure located near Finstown in the Orkney Islands. The monument consists of the remains of a broch, a distinctive circular stone tower form characteristic of northern Britain during the Iron Age, typically dating between the first centuries BC and AD. The structure exhibits the characteristic hollow-walled construction typical of Orkney brochs, with evidence of stone masonry forming the main defensive settlement. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns in Orkney and contributes to understanding the architectural and defensive strategies of prehistoric communities in northern Scotland.
The Hillock Broch, Finstown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1448. View the official record →
The Hillock Broch is a Iron Age defensive structure located near Finstown in the Orkney Islands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1448.
The Hillock Broch, Finstown 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 SM1448.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cuween Hill, chambered cairn (1.4 km), Rennibister, souterrain (3.9 km), Maes Howe, chambered cairn (4.5 km).
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