Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Benston
Broch of Benston — archaeological in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Broch of Benston 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
The Broch of Benston is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This Iron Age structure represents a type of drystone tower unique to Scotland, known as a broch. The site offers insight into the architectural and social practices of its time. Visitors can explore the remains of the broch and its surrounding landscape, providing a glimpse into early Scottish history.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2652, -1.1647
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n3808003806 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667118 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch of Benston?
- Broch of Benston is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9XA).
- What is Broch of Benston?
- Broch of Benston — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Broch of Benston?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9XA.
- How do I get to Broch of Benston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9XA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.