Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Balantrath Broch
In or near Latheron.
Balantrath Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Balantrath 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
Balantrath Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient structure is a type of drystone tower dating back to the Iron Age. Brochs are notable for their impressive construction and defensive capabilities, reflecting the ingenuity of early Scottish communities. The site offers insight into the region's prehistoric past and its cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2569, -3.4604
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW6 6EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: w1385374372 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666319 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balantrath Broch?
- Balantrath Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW6 6EL).
- What is Balantrath Broch?
- Balantrath Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Balantrath Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW6 6EL.
- How do I get to Balantrath Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW6 6EL. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.