noun
- A prehistoric circular stone tower found in Scotland, typically dating from the Iron Age.
Usage: archaeology; chiefly Scottish
Examples
- The broch at Mousa in Shetland is one of the best-preserved examples in Scotland.
- Archaeologists have discovered pottery fragments inside the ancient broch.
- Many brochs were built near the coast, possibly for defense or storage.
- The tall stone walls of the broch suggest it served an important function in Iron Age society.
- Visitors can still see the distinctive double-wall construction of some brochs today.