Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Bu, Broch
In or near Stromness.
Bu, Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Bu, Broch 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
Bu, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of a broch, a type of drystone tower unique to Scotland. These structures date back to the Iron Age and are characterised by their impressive stonework and circular design. The site provides insights into the ancient settlement patterns and architectural practices of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9651, -3.2717
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n9447543961 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q923267 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bu, Broch?
- Bu, Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3EE).
- What is Bu, Broch?
- Bu, Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bu, Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3EE.
- How do I get to Bu, Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3EE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.