Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Underhoull
In or near Cullivoe.
Broch of Underhoull — archaeological in scotland islands.
Andrew Tryon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Broch of Underhoull 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 Underhoull is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This Iron Age structure is notable for its impressive drystone construction and its well-preserved condition. Brochs are characteristic of northern Scotland and serve as a significant example of ancient defensive architecture. Visitors can explore the remains and gain insight into the region's prehistoric past.
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- Coordinates
- 60.7191, -0.9487
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w172992917 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q107369921 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch of Underhoull?
- Broch of Underhoull is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9DW).
- What is Broch of Underhoull?
- Broch of Underhoull — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Broch of Underhoull?
- The nearest town is Cullivoe. Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9DW.
- How do I get to Broch of Underhoull?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9DW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.