The people of the broch left in a hurry as fire took hold, leaving hundreds of everyday items behind
Explore the artefacts in more detail
Stone Tools and Artefacts
From hefty quern stones to delicate spindle whorls, stone was a resource used in all areas of domestic life
Worked Antler & Bone
The assemblage of worked bone and antler yields secrets of the craftspeople of the broch
Waterlogged Wood
Wood was preserved in a handful of wet deposits, providing scintillating evidence of woodworking at the broch
Pottery
The ceramics from Clachtoll include some handsomely decorated sherds
Iron
From sickles to spades and nails to pins, iron objects were used in all areas of life at the broch
Copper Alloy
A complete ring-headed pin was one of the star finds from the broch
Artefacts Gallery
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