The broch is surrounded by two earthen and stone ramparts. A later 'wheelhouse' type structure has been inserted into its interior. The remains of several smaller outbuildings or houses are indicated around the exterior of the broch. (i) The broch measures some 18m in diameter and stands up to 4m high. The entrance lies to the NE. Part of a stairway leading to a gallery is visible but otherwise much of the interior is taken up with the collapsing remains of a later 'wheelhouse'. This appears to have been more stoutly built than is usual for such structures. The broch, which was investigated in the last century (Goudie, 1873), was badly damaged during storms in 1900. It lies close to the coast edge and is very vulnerable to further storm damage. However, despite references to contrary, it is rather well-preserved, if much obscured by collapsed stone and debris. (ii) The earthen ramparts are now very much reduced; they stand to a maximum height of 1.5m. They appear to be founded on a stone base. (iii) A structure is cut into the inner bank of the broch defences. It appears to be of the type generally regarded as 'Pictish' in that it is cellular in plan, has a sunken floor and has revetted walls formed from small coursed blocks.
01/06/2014
As described.
This stretch of hard cliff coastline features spectacular storm beaches of boulder sized rock thrown many meters high over the cliffs and onto the land.
The broch is undoubtedly constructed of material from these storm beaches. The structure is too far from the coast edge to be vulnerable to coastal processes except from the most severe (once in a 100 year event) storm.
Location
441500.00
1119600.00
27700
59.9592590
-1.2586935
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
01/06/2014
View of interior of broch, looking east
training1
01/06/2014
Seaward side of broch, looking west
training1
01/06/2014
Coastal location of broch, looking northeast
training1
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
1674
01/06/2014
training1
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
11-50m
Coastally eroding?
has eroded in the past
Threats
stock erosion; structural damage/decay
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section
Not visible
Access
accessible on foot (no footpath)
Local knowledge
is well known
Description
The broch is surrounded by two earthen and stone ramparts. A later 'wheelhouse' type structure has been inserted into its interior. The remains of several smaller outbuildings or houses are indicated around the exterior of the broch. (i) The broch measures some 18m in diameter and stands up to 4m high. The entrance lies to the NE. Part of a stairway leading to a gallery is visible but otherwise much of the interior is taken up with the collapsing remains of a later 'wheelhouse'. This appears to have been more stoutly built than is usual for such structures. The broch, which was investigated in the last century (Goudie, 1873), was badly damaged during storms in 1900. It lies close to the coast edge and is very vulnerable to further storm damage. However, despite references to contrary, it is rather well-preserved, if much obscured by collapsed stone and debris. (ii) The earthen ramparts are now very much reduced; they stand to a maximum height of 1.5m. They appear to be founded on a stone base. (iii) A structure is cut into the inner bank of the broch defences. It appears to be of the type generally regarded as 'Pictish' in that it is cellular in plan, has a sunken floor and has revetted walls formed from small coursed blocks.
01/06/2014
As described.
This stretch of hard cliff coastline features spectacular storm beaches of boulder sized rock thrown many meters high over the cliffs and onto the land.
The broch is undoubtedly constructed of material from these storm beaches. The structure is too far from the coast edge to be vulnerable to coastal processes except from the most severe (once in a 100 year event) storm.