Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWick of Houbie,broch,W of
Iron Age · Broch,w of

Wick of Houbie,broch,W of

Scotland
HES SM2092
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Broch,w of
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wick of Houbie is a Iron Age broch situated on the western coast of Shetland, Scotland. The monument dates to the Iron Age period and represents one of the distinctive circular stone tower structures characteristic of northern Scotland during this era. Brochs of this type were substantial defensive or prestigious residences, typically featuring hollow-walled construction and commanding views of their surrounding landscape. The site's location on Shetland reflects the widespread distribution of these monuments across the Northern Isles during the later Iron Age.

Wick of Houbie,broch,W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2092. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wick of Houbie,broch,W of?

Wick of Houbie is a Iron Age broch situated on the western coast of Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2092.

What period does Wick of Houbie,broch,W of date from?

Wick of Houbie,broch,W of dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a broch,w of. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Wick of Houbie,broch,W of?

Wick of Houbie,broch,W of 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 SM2092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wick of Houbie,broch,W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Feal Kirk,broch,Aith (1 km), Papil Water,chapel & burial ground 150m S of (1.5 km), Haltadans,cairn,Gravins (2.1 km).

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