Broch of Burrian
Broch of Burrian, interior
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| Location | North Ronaldsay |
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| Coordinates | 59°20′53″N 2°25′08″W / 59.348129°N 2.418916°W |
| Type | Broch |
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| Periods | Iron Age |
Coordinates: 59°20′53″N 2°25′08″W / 59.348129°N 2.418916°W
The Broch of Burrian is an Iron Age broch located on North Ronaldsay in the Orkney Islands, in Scotland (grid reference HY76275138).
The Broch of Burrian is located on the southern tip of North Ronaldsay in the Orkney Islands. The broch stands on a small headland next to a rocky shoreline. It is separated from the hinterland by a series of defensive earthworks.
The broch has an external diameter of 18 metres and an internal diameter of 9.5 metres. The entrance passage is on the southeast side, and the walls are solid. There is a small room in the inner wall of the broch on the northeast side. The broch is surrounded by outer defences consisting of the remains of four concentric ramparts on the landward side.
The Broch of Burrian was excavated by William Traill, proprietor of the island, in 1870 and 1871. A large number of artefacts, including a significant quantity of worked bone objects, were discovered. In addition, a number of artefacts of early historic or Pictish date were found. These include a cross-slab with ogham inscription, painted pebbles and part of an iron bell of Celtic type. Part of a Pictish house was uncovered to the north east side of the broch. The finds are now in the National Museum of Scotland.
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