Dun Borrafiach
57°34′43″N 6°37′35″W / 57.578588°N 6.62633°W
 Dun Borrafiach, south side | |
  Shown within Isle of Skye | |
| Location | Skye |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 57°34′43″N 6°37′35″W / 57.578588°N 6.62633°W |
| Type | Broch |
| History | |
| Periods | Iron Age |
Dun Borrafiach is an Iron Age broch located on the north coast of the island of Skye, in Scotland (grid reference NG23556371).
Location
[edit]Dun Borrafiach is located on the Waternish peninsula of Skye, about 8 kilometres northwest of the village of Lusta.[1] It occupies a rocky outcrop overlooking the Borrafiach Burn.[2]
Description
[edit]Dun Borrafiach has an external diameter of 16.5 metres, and the walls still stand to a height of 2.7 metres on the south side.[2] The entrance is on the northwest side of the broch.[2]
The northeast side of the entrance-way appears to have been narrowed in antiquity by the insertion of additional walling.[2] Inside the broch, a long stretch of the outer face of the intramural gallery is still visible on the east side.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Ritchie, J N G (1998). Brochs of Scotland. Shire Publications. p. 47. ISBN 0747803897.
- ^ a b c d e Historic Environment Scotland. "Skye, Dun Borrafiach (71398)". Canmore. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
External links
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