Broch - Wikipedia The word broch is derived from the Lowland Scots 'brough', meaning fort In the mid-19th century, Scottish antiquaries called brochs 'burgs', after Old Norse borg, with the same meaning
Brochs: The mysterious circular symbols of Scotland - BBC To date, anywhere from 100 to 500 broch sites have been identified, with the densest concentration centred in Scotland's northern Caithness and Sutherland counties, as well as the Northern Isles
BROCH Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Word History Etymology Noun Scots broch, bruch, literally, borough, from Middle English (Scots) brugh borough, alteration of Middle English burgh
The Broch: A True Scottish Icon - North Coast 500 The Broch is an ancient dwelling, built from as early as 500 B C (and inhabited until 1000 AD), found only in Scotland Now, the broch is no wooden hut or primitive structure – the broch was an imposing stone tower, a marvel of the Iron Age, described by some as the pinnacle of prehistoric architecture!
10 of the Best Scottish Brochs to Visit - History Hit Mousa Broch, located on the Shetland Islands, is one of the best preserved brochs It towers over 13 metres above the surrounding countryside and is the tallest prehistoric building in Britain
What Are Scottish Brochs? – Natural Building Blog In an effort to better understand the true purpose of these towers, an ambitious initiative called the Caithness Broch Project is aiming to reconstruct a full-scale broch from scratch using traditional methods
What is a Broch? - Caithness Broch Project We are Caithness Broch Project Join us on our journey, as we recreate one of the most dramatic prehistoric monuments ever built - the enigmatic broch of Scotland!