Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Benston Broch
In or near Symbister.
Benston Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Benston Broch is a archaeological located in scotland islands. 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
Benston Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure represents a type of drystone tower built during the Iron Age. Brochs are unique to Scotland, showcasing advanced construction techniques of the era. Visitors can observe the remains of this historical site, which provide insight into the region's early inhabitants and their architectural practices.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2675, -1.1570
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385606123 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667116 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benston Broch?
- Benston Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PS).
- What is Benston Broch?
- Benston Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Benston Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PS.
- How do I get to Benston Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.