Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Houlland
Broch of Houlland — archaeological in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Broch of Houlland 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 Houlland is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is a well-preserved example of a broch, a type of drystone structure unique to Scotland, dating back to the Iron Age. The site offers insight into ancient architectural techniques and the social structure of the time. Visitors can explore the remains of the broch and its surrounding features, providing a glimpse into Scotland's prehistoric past.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2678, -1.3784
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385606498 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667191 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch of Houlland?
- Broch of Houlland is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9LS).
- What is Broch of Houlland?
- Broch of Houlland — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Broch of Houlland?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9LS.
- How do I get to Broch of Houlland?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9LS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.