Dun Borrafiach

Coordinates: 57°34′43″N 6°37′35″W / 57.578588°N 6.62633°W / 57.578588; -6.62633

Dun Borrafiach

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 / 57.578588; -6.62633
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

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

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

  1. ↑ Ritchie, J N G (1998). Brochs of Scotland. Shire Publications. p. 47. ISBN 0747803897.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 RCAHMS. "Skye, Dun Borrafiach (71398)". Canmore. Retrieved 5 September 2014.

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