Broch of Burrian, Iron Age broch in North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland.
The stone tower stands on a small headland beside a rocky shoreline with defensive earthworks separating it from the mainland area.
The structure underwent two phases of Iron Age occupation, with excavations in 1870 revealing numerous artifacts including worked bone objects and Pictish items.
Discoveries of a cross-slab with ogham inscriptions and an iron bell suggest early Christian activity occurred at this archaeological site.
The circular structure measures 18 meters in external diameter, features 9.5 meters internal space, and contains a small room in its northeast wall.
Four concentric ramparts form the outer defenses on the landward side, making this broch a substantial example of Iron Age fortification.
Location: Orkney Islands
GPS coordinates: 59.34806,-2.41892
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:50
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