 Clickimin is a good example of an Iron Age broch tower with associated secondary buildings. Originally built on an island in a small loch (now diminished by silting and drainage) and approached by a stone causeway, the structure contains a later wheelhouse. It is situated within a walled enclosure and, unusually for brochs, features a large "blockhouse" between the opening in the enclosure and the door of the broch itself. Another unusual feature is a stone slab featuring sculptured footprints, located in the causeway approaching the site. In northern and western Britain such stones are often associated with kingship rituals.
The structure was much restored in the mid-1800s.
About the Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Megalithic Portal: Clickhimin (Clickimin)
The Modern Antiquarian: Clickimin Broch
Stone Pages: Clickimin
Undiscovered Scotland: Broch of Clickimin
Wikipedia: Broch of Clickimin
Wikipedia: Broch
Journey to the Clickimin Broch and Settlement
The Clickimin Broch and Settlement is located in Lerwick in the southwest part of the town off the A970.
Ordnance Survey Map (HU46434081)
Visitors Information
Visitors information for the Clickimin Broch and Settlement may be found at the Historic Scotland website. General information on Shetland may be found at the Visit Shetland website.
Additional Photos of the Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Descriptive Sign at Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Road Sign for Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Approaching Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Entrance to Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Close-Up of Entrance to Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Remains of Defensive Blockhouse at Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Close-Up of Remains of Defensive Blockhouse at Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Broch and Defensive Walls at Clickimin Broch and Settlement
Entrance to Interior of Clickimin Broch
Interior of Clickimin Broch
Interior of Clickimin Broch
Leaving Clickimin Broch and Settlement
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