Pictish Broch/Tappoch Broch

TORWOOD OR TAPPOCH BROCH

In 1864 Colonel Dundas of Carronhall organised the excavation of a large mound situated at 380ft OD (116m) near the summit of Torwood. The hill provides excellent views in all directions, except the south (though with a small elevation this too provides long sight lines) and it was thought that the mound might be for burials. Instead a well-built stone dwelling of Iron Age date was discovered - one of the best preserved of the Lowland brochs.

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