Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Carrol Broch
In or near Golspie.
Carrol Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Andrew Tryon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunrobin Castle · 5.2 km
About
Carrol 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
Carrol Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient structure is a type of fortified tower known as a broch, which dates back to the Iron Age. Brochs are characterised by their drystone construction and thick walls, often serving as dwellings or defensive structures. The site provides insight into the prehistoric settlement patterns and architectural techniques of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.0322, -3.9554
- Nearest railway station
- Dunrobin Castle — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: w438762640 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666688 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carrol Broch?
- Carrol Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Carrol Broch?
- Carrol Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Carrol Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Dunrobin Castle, about 5.2 km away. Its coordinates are 58.0322°, -3.9554°.
- How do I get to Carrol Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Dunrobin Castle, about 5.2 km away.