Explore the historic highlights of Bergen
Bergen, Norway
14th century
Bergen, Norway
c. 1181
Bergen, Norway
1870
Bergen, Norway
1130s
Bergen, Norway
1066-1093
Bergen, Norway
1240s
Bergen, Norway
12th century
Bergen, Norway
1825
Bergen, Norway
1181
Bergen, Norway
1891-1894
Bergen, Norway
1621
Bergen, Norway
1666-1667
Bergen, Norway
1150
Bergen, Norway
1720
The Broch of Clickimin is a large and well preserved, though somewhat restored broch near Lerwick. Originally built on an island in Clickimin Loch (now increased in size by silting and drainage), it was approached by a stone causeway. The water-level in the loch was reduced in 1874, leaving the broch high and dry. The broch is situated within a walled enclosure and, unusually for brochs, features a large 'blockhouse' between the opening in the enclosure and the broch itself. Another unusual feature is a stone slab featuring sculptured footprints, located in the causeway which approached the site. Situated across the loch is the Clickimin Leisure Centre.