Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Burga Water, Broch
In or near Symbister.
Burga Water, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Robert Sandison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burga Water, Broch 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
Burga Water, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of a broch, a type of drystone towerhouse associated with the Iron Age. The site provides insight into prehistoric settlement and construction techniques in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 60.3581, -1.1309
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1386635715 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burga Water, Broch?
- Burga Water, Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9QA).
- What is Burga Water, Broch?
- Burga Water, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burga Water, Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9QA.
- Is Burga Water, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Burga Water, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burga Water, Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9QA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.