Scotch Broch (Applecross, Wester Ross, near Skye, Highlands) | S13E13 | Time Team
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Archaeological exploration led by Nick Goldthorpe in Scotland uncovers potential Iron Age brock with two concentric walls, corridors, and staircases, prompting varying expert opinions on the structure's purpose. Despite challenges and uncertainties, evidence points to a sophisticated architectural design with symbols of Iron Age activity, highlighting the brock's significance as a monumental structure in the region.
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- The archaeological exploration led by Nick Goldthorpe on the Applecross Peninsula in Scotland has uncovered a potential two-thousand-year-old tower believed to be a brock, a unique Iron Age stone tower with concentric circular walls and a central corridor, showcasing the presence of inner and outer walls despite challenges in confirming the structure's exact layout and function.
- Evidence from the excavation, including internal walls, a midden, glass beads, pottery dating back to 200 BC, and architectural features like stairs and corridors, suggests a sophisticated design for the 18-meter diameter tower, possibly serving as a high-status brock with theories ranging from a sanctuary to a monumental farmhouse, highlighting its significance as a focal point in the area's long settlement history and Iron Age activity.
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Recent questions
What is the Applecross Peninsula known for?
Archaeological exploration led by Nick Goldthorpe.
What challenges does the team face during the excavation?
Stony landscape and an 11,000-volt power line.
What evidence suggests the presence of a brock?
Outer walls in multiple trenches.
What is the significance of the glass bead found on-site?
Suggests an Iron Age context.
What theories exist regarding the purpose of the brock?
Sanctuary or monumental farmhouse.
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