Broch - Wikipedia In archaeology, a broch b r ɒ x is an Iron Age drystone hollow-walled structure found in Scotland Brochs belong to the classification "complex Atlantic roundhouse " devised by Scottish archaeologists in the 1980s
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!
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BROCH Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of BROCH is obsolete variant of brooch … See the full definition Games; Word of the Day; Grammar; Wordplay; Slang; Rhymes; Word Finder
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 Standing on the uninhabited island of Mousa, this broch can only be reached by boat
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!
Brochs – the Tallest Prehistoric Buildings in Britain Mousa Broch rises to 13 3m (44ft) high making it the tallest prehistoric building in Britain The broch stands on the now uninhabited island of Mousa, a mile or so off the east coast of Shetland’s Mainland Visitors can still climb to the top by a narrow stair within its walls