 Built by Pictish people, Burroughston Broch is an Iron Age site on the small isle of Shapinsay in Orkney.
Excavated in the mid-19th Century, Burroughston Broch has its earth cladding intact, allowing visitors to peer down into the broch from above. The drystone walls are over 13 feet thick in some parts, and there is a complete chamber intact off the entrance passage. In addition, some remains of stone furniture are evident in the approximately 35 foot interior.
About Burroughston Broch
Megalithic Portal: Burroughston Broch
Undiscovered Scotland: Burroughston Broch
The Modern Antiquarian: Hillock of Burroughston Broch
Wikipedia: Burroughston Broch
Wikipedia: Broch
Journey to Burroughston Broch
Burroughston Broch is located off a minor road off the B9058 on the isle of Shapinsay that may be visited by ferry from Kirkwall, a short 25 minute crossing.
Ordnance Survey Map (HY5406521005)
Visitors Information
Visitors information and general tourism information for Shapinsay may be found on the Visit Orkney website.
Additional Photos of Burroughston Broch
Sign to Foot Path for Burroughston Broch
Descriptive Sign at Burroughston Broch
Approaching the Entrance to Burroughston Broch
Entrance to Burroughston Broch
Entrance Passageway to Burroughston Broch
Guard Cell in Entrance Passageway to Burroughston Broch
Interior of Guard Cell in Entrance Passageway to Burroughston Broch
Interior of Burroughston Broch
Interior of Burroughston Broch
Vestiges of Furniture in Burroughston Broch
Vestiges of Furniture in Burroughston Broch
Vestiges of Furniture in Burroughston Broch
Storage Compartment in Wall of Burroughston Broch
Well in Burroughston Broch
Thick Walls of Burroughston Broch
View from Above Showing Walls of Burroughston Broch
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