Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cairn of Humster Broch
Cairn of Humster Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 2.5 km
About
Cairn of Humster 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 Humster Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This structure is a notable example of a broch, a type of Iron Age dry-stone tower. The site offers insight into ancient construction techniques and the social practices of the time. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical site and its surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4199, -3.1093
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1385583485 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668560 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn of Humster Broch?
- Cairn of Humster Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5TP).
- What is Cairn of Humster Broch?
- Cairn of Humster Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cairn of Humster Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5TP.
- How do I get to Cairn of Humster Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5TP.