Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Breckness
In or near Stromness.
Broch of Breckness — archaeological in scotland islands.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Broch of Breckness 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 Breckness is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient drystone structure, typical of the Iron Age, showcases the distinctive architectural style of brochs. It provides insight into the settlement patterns and social structures of the period. The site is significant for its well-preserved remains and contributes to the understanding of prehistoric life in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9637, -3.3495
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n9535849159 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q992754 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch of Breckness?
- Broch of Breckness is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JP).
- What is Broch of Breckness?
- Broch of Breckness — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Broch of Breckness?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JP.
- How do I get to Broch of Breckness?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.