Saints and Stones: Culswick Broch
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Culswick Broch is an unexcavated coastal broch in the West Mainland area of Shetland. The broch stands commandingly on the top of a massive rock platform that overlooks a loch. which is crossed by a causeway.

A most unique massive triangular lintel stone is over the entrance. Much rubble has fallen into the center of the broch, which is about 10 feet high at its tallest point.

About Culswick Broch

Megalithic Portal: Culswick Broch
Wikipedia: Broch of Culswick
Shetlopedia: Brochs of Shetland
Wikipedia: Broch

Journey to Culswick Broch

Culswick Broch is located in the West Mainland area at the end of a path from the village of Culswick at the end of the B9071. The Walk Shetland website has detailed instructions on how to get to the broch.

Ordnance Survey Map (HU253448)

Visitors Information

Visitors and general information on Shetland may be found at the Visit Shetland website.

Additional Photos of Culswick Broch

Sign at Start of Footpath to Culswick Broch
Footpath to Culswick Broch
First View of Culswick Broch
Approaching Causeway Leading to Culswick Broch
Close-Up of Causeway Leading to Culswick Broch
Path Up to Culswick Broch
Entrance to Culswick Broch
Close-Up of Triangular Lintel Stone Over the Entrance to Culswick Broch
Inside Culswick Broch
View into Culswick Broch
External Wall of Culswick Broch
External Wall of Culswick Broch
Collapsed Defensive Wall Outside of Culswick Broch
Leaving Culswick Broch


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