Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Broch of Mousa
Also known as: Broch Mousa
Broch of Mousa in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Broch of Mousa is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Broch of Mousa (or Mousa Broch) is a preserved Iron Age broch or round tower. It is on the island of Mousa in Shetland, Scotland. It is the tallest broch still standing and amongst the best-preserved prehistoric buildings in Europe. It is thought to have been constructed c. 300 BC, and is one of more than 500 brochs built in Scotland. The site is managed by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument.
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Background
Description
Mousa Broch has one of the smallest overall diameters of any broch, as well as one of the thickest wall bases and smallest interiors; this massive construction (as well as its remote location) is likely to be the main explanation for its excellent state of preservation. It stands 13.3 m high and is accessible via a single entrance at ground level. The entrance is on the west side but has been altered at various times from its original appearance. and amongst the best-preserved prehistoric buildings in Europe.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 59.9953, -1.1821
- Address
- Mousa, Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q923376 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Broch of Mousa (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch of Mousa?
- Broch of Mousa is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Broch of Mousa?
- Broch of Mousa in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broch of Mousa?
- Its coordinates are 59.9953°, -1.1821°.
- Who owns Broch of Mousa?
- Broch of Mousa is owned by Historic Environment Scotland.
- Is Broch of Mousa free to visit?
- Yes, Broch of Mousa is free to enter.