Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Burn of Aith Broch
In or near Hamnavoe.
Burn of Aith Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Burn of Aith 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
Burn of Aith Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a well-preserved broch, a type of drystone tower house from the Iron Age. This structure is significant for its architectural style and historical importance, offering insights into ancient settlement patterns in the region. The site attracts those interested in Scotland's prehistoric heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 60.0466, -1.2097
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9FY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385376645 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667102 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burn of Aith Broch?
- Burn of Aith Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9FY).
- What is Burn of Aith Broch?
- Burn of Aith Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Burn of Aith Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9FY.
- How do I get to Burn of Aith Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9FY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.