Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Auchingill, Broch site
In or near John o'Groats.
Auchingill, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Auchingill, Broch site is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Auchingill is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands, notable for its broch remains. Brochs are dry-stone towers unique to Scotland, dating back to the Iron Age. This site provides insight into ancient settlement patterns and defensive architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5587, -3.1021
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4XP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: node/12862471055 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchingill, Broch site?
- Auchingill, Broch site is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4XP).
- What is Auchingill, Broch site?
- Auchingill, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auchingill, Broch site?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 4XP.
- Is Auchingill, Broch site free to visit?
- Yes, Auchingill, Broch site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auchingill, Broch site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4XP. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.