Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Burrian Broch
In or near Finstown.
Burrian Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Adam Ward — 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 well-preserved Iron Age broch features a distinctive drystone construction typical of the period. It offers insights into the architectural techniques and community life of ancient Scotland. The site is of significant historical interest and contributes to the understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0195, -3.2405
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385456074 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666895 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burrian Broch?
- Burrian Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3HY).
- What is Burrian Broch?
- Burrian Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3HY.
- How do I get to Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3HY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.