Loch na Berie, Iron Age broch archaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
Loch na Berie is a circular stone structure built on what was once an island in the Outer Hebrides. The walls are several meters thick at the base and show the solid construction methods of Iron Age builders.
The structure dates to the Iron Age, when such ring fortifications were built across northern Scotland. Excavations in the 1980s revealed details about construction methods and showed that the walls were preserved up to the first floor level.
The broch at Loch na Berie demonstrates the architectural capabilities of Iron Age inhabitants who constructed defensive structures throughout northern Scotland.
The site is reached by a stone path that leads from the western shore through moorland. Access varies by season, so wear sturdy footwear and bring weather protection.
The original island setting has been transformed into moorland as water gradually became marshland over the centuries. This shifting landscape reveals how the Scottish islands continue to change.
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