Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achorn Broch
In or near Latheron.
Achorn Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
John Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Achorn 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
Achorn Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient stone structure, characteristic of the Iron Age, is a notable example of a broch, a type of drystone tower. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical site, which offers insights into the architectural practices and social organisation of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2547, -3.4722
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW6 6EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: w1385218837 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666314 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achorn Broch?
- Achorn Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW6 6EL).
- What is Achorn Broch?
- Achorn Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Achorn Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW6 6EL.
- How do I get to Achorn Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW6 6EL. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.