Midhowe Broch, Iron Age settlement on Rousay Island, Scotland.
Midhowe Broch stands on a coastal promontory with stone walls measuring 4.5 meters thick and reaching over 4 meters in height.
Between 1930 and 1933, excavations revealed stone tools, bone implements, and fragments of Roman bronze vessels within the broch complex.
The structure contains internal stone partitions, a spring-fed water tank, and a hearth with sockets that once held cooking equipment.
The archaeological site remains open throughout the year, allowing visitors to examine the defensive settlement and its surrounding ancient buildings.
The name derives from its position as the middle structure among three similar constructions within 500 meters, with 'howe' originating from Norse 'haugr'.
Location: Orkney Islands
GPS coordinates: 59.15750,-3.10023
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:43
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