Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch + Settlment (Iron Age)
In or near Stromness.
Broch + Settlment (Iron Age) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Ireland — 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 + Settlment (Iron Age) 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.
Place summary
The Broch and Settlement are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Islands. These remnants date back to the Iron Age and provide insight into early settlement patterns and architectural practices in this region. The broch, a distinctive stone tower, is a notable feature of Iron Age construction.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9673, -3.2679
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9447543948 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch + Settlment (Iron Age)?
- Broch + Settlment (Iron Age) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JH).
- What is Broch + Settlment (Iron Age)?
- Broch + Settlment (Iron Age) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broch + Settlment (Iron Age)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JH.
- Is Broch + Settlment (Iron Age) free to visit?
- Yes, Broch + Settlment (Iron Age) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broch + Settlment (Iron Age)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.