Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cairn Of Elsay Broch
Cairn Of Elsay Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 2.9 km
About
Cairn Of Elsay Broch is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. 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
The Cairn Of Elsay Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This structure is a classic example of a broch, a type of Iron Age drystone tower found in Scotland. The site offers insights into early Scottish settlement patterns and construction techniques. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical significance of this ancient monument.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4518, -3.0517
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: w1385337617 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666100 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn Of Elsay Broch?
- Cairn Of Elsay Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4SB).
- What is Cairn Of Elsay Broch?
- Cairn Of Elsay Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cairn Of Elsay Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4SB.
- How do I get to Cairn Of Elsay Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4SB.