Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achavar Broch
In or near Latheron.
Achavar Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Achavar Broch is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Achavar Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient stone structure reflects the distinctive architecture of brochs, which are thought to date back to the Iron Age. Visitors can explore the remains of this impressive edifice, gaining insight into the historical significance of broch construction in Scotland. The site is part of a broader landscape rich in archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.3152, -3.2616
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW3 6AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: w1385218657 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666287 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achavar Broch?
- Achavar Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW3 6AU).
- What is Achavar Broch?
- Achavar Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Achavar Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW3 6AU.
- How do I get to Achavar Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW3 6AU. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.