The monument is a substantial broch mound dating probably from the Iron Age (between about 600 BC and AD 400). The broch mound is roughly oval in shape, measuring approximately 30m E-W by 25m transversely, and standing up to 2m high.
Location map of Hillock of Breakna Broch 300m SE of Swanbister House, Orphir, Scotland. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Hillock of Breakna Broch 300m SE of Swanbister House, Orphir, Scotland. Click to enlarge.
