Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Achorn Broch
In or near Latheron.
Achorn Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Jim 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
Achorn 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
Achorn Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This structure is a type of drystone tower known as a broch, characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. Its historical significance lies in its construction methods and the insights it provides into early Scottish settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2547, -3.4722
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW6 6EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: way/1385218837 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Achorn Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW6 6EL.
- Is Achorn Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Achorn Broch is free to enter.
- 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.