Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Benston Broch
Benston Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Stuart Wilding — 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, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Benston Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure is a notable example of a broch, a type of drystone tower built during the Iron Age. Its significance lies in its construction technique and historical context within Scotland's prehistoric landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2675, -1.1570
Sources
- osm: way/1385606123 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benston Broch?
- Benston Broch is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.2675°, -1.1570°.