Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Burrian Broch
In or near Finstown.
Burrian Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
David Hawgood — 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 example of a broch, a type of ancient drystone tower, dates back to the Iron Age. The structure offers insights into the construction techniques and habitation practices of the time, making it a significant site for historical study. Visitors to the area can explore the remains and appreciate the landscape that surrounds this ancient monument.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0559, -3.1810
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385582059 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668089 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burrian Broch?
- Burrian Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LQ).
- What is Burrian Broch?
- Burrian Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LQ.
- How do I get to Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.