RockStanza.Info - Brochs of Shetland

This coastal broch has been damaged in part by the sea. What remains is in fairly good condition, showing clear chambers and 2-3m high walls. Just behind the broch are more recent houses(?) probably built from broch-stone. An interesting observation is that the walls of this broch appear to have been built into an excavation on the north side. This may of course just be a build up of soil over the years as opposed to an original feature.
It is interesting to note that the Norse word for fort is 'Virkie'.
[1] The broch was excavated in 1989, radiocarbon dating of finds suggests the site was in use between 2000BC and 410AD.
[2] The sea may have breached the outer wall of the broch as recently as 1937

Also known as: Pool of Virkie, Brough Head

Last visited: 04/02/2003
Catalogue: 102, SAT PRN: 619, RCAMS: 1148, RCAHMS NMR: HU41SW 4
District: Sumburgh Head. OS Map-reference: HU40231125 (from OS website)

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