What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records West Burra Firth as Broch (iron Age), Cairn (prehistoric)(possible), Causeway (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Iron Age broch with possible prehistoric cairn and causeway. The site is significant as a broch represents a key type of elite Iron Age Atlantic roundhouse, reflecting complex social structures in northern Scotland.

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