Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Steiro
Broch of Steiro — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Broch of Steiro 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 Steiro is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is a type of Iron Age drystone tower, notable for its impressive construction techniques and historical significance. It is part of the rich heritage of prehistoric settlements in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0313, -2.8692
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8563980881 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch of Steiro?
- Broch of Steiro is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EA).
- What is Broch of Steiro?
- Broch of Steiro — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broch of Steiro?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2EA.
- Is Broch of Steiro free to visit?
- Yes, Broch of Steiro is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broch of Steiro?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.