Broch

/brΙ’k/ noun

An Iron Age circular stone tower found in Scotland, typically built with hollow walls and narrow passages inside.

From Scottish Gaelic 'broch,' of uncertain origin but possibly connected to words meaning 'round' or 'fortification.' These structures date to around 100 BCE and are unique to Scotland.

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