Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Castlehill Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Castlehill Broch — archaeological in scotland islands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Peter Bond — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 8.1 km
About
Castlehill Broch is a archaeological located in scotland islands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. 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
Castlehill Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This well-preserved Iron Age broch is notable for its drystone construction, showcasing the architectural skills of the period. Visitors can explore the remains and gain insight into the historical significance of brochs in Scotland. The site offers a glimpse into ancient life and the cultural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5993, -3.3891
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 8.1 km
Sources
- osm: w1235079665 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56661927 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlehill Broch?
- Castlehill Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8TG).
- What is Castlehill Broch?
- Castlehill Broch — archaeological in scotland islands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Castlehill Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8TG.
- How do I get to Castlehill Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8TG. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.