Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Colin Kinnear — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray 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
Ayresdale Broch, also known as the West Broch of Burray, is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure exemplifies the unique broch design typical of Iron Age Scotland, showcasing the region's ancient history and architectural ingenuity.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8727, -2.8952
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12630652215 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray?
- Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SY).
- What is Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray?
- Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2SY.
- Is Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray free to visit?
- Yes, Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.