Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achavar Broch
In or near Latheron.
Achavar Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Donald Bain — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Achavar Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Achavar Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient structure is a type of drystone tower, characteristic of Iron Age Scotland, and offers insights into the region's prehistoric habitation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.3152, -3.2616
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW3 6AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: way/1385218657 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achavar Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW3 6AU.
- Is Achavar Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Achavar Broch is free to enter.
- 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.