Explore the historic highlights of Penwith
Penwith, United Kingdom
1920s
Penwith, United Kingdom
1820
Penwith, United Kingdom
15th century
Penwith, United Kingdom
12th century
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100 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
2500-1500 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
15th century
Penwith, United Kingdom
3500 - 2500BC
Penwith, United Kingdom
2500-1500 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
200 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
2500-1500 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
15th century
Penwith, United Kingdom
1600
Penwith, United Kingdom
3500 - 2500 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
c. 1500
Penwith, United Kingdom
12th century
Penwith, United Kingdom
2500-1500 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
2400 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
3500-2000 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
2500-1500 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
2500-1500 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
500 BCE
Penwith, United Kingdom
3500-2000 BCE
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.