Broch of Borwick, Iron Age broch on cliffs in Sandwick, Scotland
The Broch of Borwick stands on a coastal promontory with walls reaching 2.6 meters high and an internal diameter of 8 meters at its base.
The structure dates from 500 BCE and features a 5.6-meter-long entrance passage with stone door-checks and guard cells built into thick defensive walls.
Archaeological excavations in 1881 uncovered numerous artifacts including bone combs, whale vertebra cups, gaming pieces, and tools that indicate daily activities of inhabitants.
The broch sits 8 kilometers southwest of Dounby, accessible through a narrow track leading from the Yesnaby car park to the clifftop location.
The structure incorporates a concealed entrance behind a large bank and connects to Hell's Mouth cave system beneath the coastal cliffs.
Location: Orkney Islands
Location: Sandwick
GPS coordinates: 59.03098,-3.35348
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:55
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