Plan and section of structures and earthworks, Hillock of Burroughston broch, Shapinsay, with measurements. Drawn by H Dryden in July 1866 and copied by A H Kersey. Inscribed: 'Brough at Borrowston, S ...
ORD 16/7
Description Plan and section of structures and earthworks, Hillock of Burroughston broch, Shapinsay, with measurements. Drawn by H Dryden in July 1866 and copied by A H Kersey. Inscribed: 'Brough at Borrowston, Shapinsey, Orkney'
Date 1866
Collection Records of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland
Catalogue Number ORD 16/7
Category Prints and Drawings
Scope and Content Broch at Burroughston, Shapinsay, Orkney The Broch of Burroughston stands at the NE tip of Shapinsay. The interior was cleared out during the 1860s. The structure has since been partly restored. This plan shows the layout of the broch. The entrance passage faces the sea and there is a guard cell in the southern wall. Inside are further galleries and a well. The site is partially surrounded by a wall, ditch and rampart. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
Scale 1/2":10'
Medium Ink & wash
Accession Number 1975/12
External Reference SAS 170
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