Step back in time to imagine the construction of a broch in stone and timber, and ask yourself what it meant to build a broch.
Brochs are a truly unique aspect of Scotland’s rich prehistoric tapestry. They are part of an Iron Age settlement pattern of defended homesteads found all along the Atlantic coast of Scotland. They were commissioned by well-to-do productive households and constructed by experienced builders.
The authors explore the archaeological investigation of brochs, considering both architectural design and structural engineering, and explain how we can read the ruins today, describing the various structural components that can be found in both unconsolidated ruins and consolidated structures. Fictional voices from the past describe the building of a broch, while contemporary voices from across Scotland’s vibrant heritage sector describe a wide range of cutting-edge work, including archaeological excavation, conservation management, heritage interpretation and digital documentation.
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