Broch of Burrian
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59°20′53″N 2°25′08″W / 59.348129°N 2.418916°W
 Broch of Burrian, interior | |
  Shown within Orkney Islands | |
| Location | North Ronaldsay |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 59°20′53″N 2°25′08″W / 59.348129°N 2.418916°W |
| Type | Broch |
| History | |
| Periods | Iron Age |
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.[1] The broch stands on a small headland next to a rocky shoreline.[2] It is separated from the hinterland by a series of defensive earthworks.[2]
Description
The broch has an external diameter of 18 metres and an internal diameter of 9.5 metres.[2] The entrance passage is on the southeast side, and the walls are solid.[1] There is a small room in the inner wall of the broch on the northeast side.[2] The broch is surrounded by outer defences consisting of the remains of four concentric ramparts on the landward side.[2]