Thesaurus Term/Concept: BROCH
| Identifier | 143003 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | An Iron Age round defended house, found mainly in the north and west of Scotland. Brochs have a tapering profile and thick, usually hollow dry stone walls which contain galleries, cells and a stairway, with guard cells at the entrance. |