Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Calla Broch
In or near Carnwath.
Calla Broch — archaeological in scotland central.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs · 5.2 km
About
Calla Broch is a archaeological located in scotland central. 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
Calla Broch is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. This site features a well-preserved broch, a type of Iron Age stone tower. Brochs are unique to Scotland and are of considerable historical significance, providing insights into the lives of their builders. Visitors can explore the remains and consider the architectural techniques used in ancient times.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7225, -3.6078
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 8GH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: n12832580476 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56663087 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calla Broch?
- Calla Broch is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 8GH).
- What is Calla Broch?
- Calla Broch — archaeological in scotland central.
- How do I get to Calla Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 8GH.
- How do I get to Calla Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 8GH.