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Broch of Mousa (or Mousa Broch) is a preserved Iron Age broch or round tower. It is on the island of Mousa in Shetland, Scotland. It is the tallest broch still standing and amongst the best-preserved prehistoric buildings in Europe. It is thought to have been constructed c. 300 BC, and is one of more than 500 brochs built in Scotland. The site is managed by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument.[1][2]
Location
The broch is located on the western shore of the island of Mousa (grid reference HU457237, [59.99523,-1.18191]). It is accessible by boat from Sandwick, Shetland, 14 miles (23 kilometres) south of Lerwick.[3] It stands on the flat rock surface of a low promontory near the shore overlooking Mousa Sound.[4]
It is the tallest broch still standing[5] and amongst the best-preserved prehistoric buildings in Europe.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broch_of_Mousa#Excavations
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