Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Gurness settlement
Broch of Gurness settlement — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Broch of Gurness settlement 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
The Broch of Gurness settlement is an archaeological site located in the Orkney Islands. This Iron Age structure features a well-preserved broch, a type of drystone tower. The site provides insights into the domestic life and defensive strategies of its ancient inhabitants.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1238, -3.0815
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/177755139 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch of Gurness settlement?
- Broch of Gurness settlement is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2NH).
- What is Broch of Gurness settlement?
- Broch of Gurness settlement — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broch of Gurness settlement?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2NH.
- How do I get to Broch of Gurness settlement?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2NH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.