Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Burrian Broch
In or near Finstown.
Burrian Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Burrian 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
Burrian Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient stone structure dates back to the Iron Age, showcasing the distinctive round tower design typical of brochs. It is a significant example of prehistoric architecture, reflecting the engineering skills of the time. The site offers insights into the life and culture of early inhabitants in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0463, -3.2280
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385376127 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666894 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burrian Broch?
- Burrian Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LF).
- What is Burrian Broch?
- Burrian Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LF.
- How do I get to Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.