Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Backaskaill, Broch
Backaskaill, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Backaskaill, Broch 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
Backaskaill is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a broch, a type of ancient drystone structure, notable for its historical significance in understanding Iron Age architecture and settlement patterns in Scotland. The site offers insights into the region's prehistoric past.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2379, -2.6301
Sources
- osm: node/12854230285 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backaskaill, Broch?
- Backaskaill, Broch is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.2379°, -2.6301°.