Burra Ness Broch

Burra Ness Broch is an iron-age broch located on the east coast of the island of Yell, Shetland [1]. Burra Ness Broch is situated 2.6 kilometres south of the small village of Gutcher on the tip of the headland of Burra Ness [1]. The broch has an external diameter of about 18 metres [1]. The outer wall is around 4.5 metres thick, and stands over 4 metres high on the east side [1]. Two hundred years ago the broch is reported to have been 20 feet (6.1 metres) high, and the beginning of a bell-shaped profile was clearly visible [1]. Internally a "scarcement" ledge to support an upper floor is visible some 4 metres above the ground [1].