Bow Castle Broch, Iron Age broch near Gala Water, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom.
The remnants of Bow Castle Broch contain walls measuring 4.1 meters in thickness and enclosing a circular space of 9.7 meters in diameter.
Archaeological excavations in 1890 uncovered pottery fragments and a Roman amphora from the second century, indicating trade connections between local inhabitants and Romans.
The discovery of a bronze cockerel-shaped brooch from the second century within the broch walls demonstrates the intersection of Roman and Scottish material culture.
The broch stands on flat terrain at the edge of a steep slope, providing visitors with views across the Gala Water valley and access to surrounding walking paths.
This structure represents one of only three remaining brochs in the Scottish Borders region, alongside Torwoodlee Broch and Edin's Hall Broch.
Location: Scottish Borders
Location: Stow
GPS coordinates: 55.66598,-2.85721
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:30
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