Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Corn Hillock, broch site
In or near Stromness.
Corn Hillock, broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Ireland — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Corn Hillock, broch site is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Corn Hillock is an archaeological broch site located in the Scottish Islands. Brochs are drystone towers unique to Scotland, typically dating from the Iron Age. This site provides insight into early Scottish architecture and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9724, -3.2457
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1012562702 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Cumminess Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
Cummi Howe Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Cummi Howe Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
The old site of Vasmire
Historic houses · 0.6 km
The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible)
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.6 km
cairns 320m NW of Hall of Ireland
Vineyards · 0.6 km
Site of Little Sheshmire
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Site of Hall of Ireland Chapel (Medieval)
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Burn of Ireland
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Mill of Eyrland - watermill, overshot(bere) built 1860-1
Watermills · 1.1 km
Mill Of Ireland
Mills · 1.1 km
Bridge of Waithe
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Cumminess Bay
Cumminess Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cummi Howe Broch
Cummi Howe Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cummi Howe Broch
Cummi Howe Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
The old site of Vasmire
The old site of Vasmire — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible)
The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Islands
cairns 320m NW of Hall of Ireland
cairns 320m NW of Hall of Ireland — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Corn Hillock, broch site
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
The Stromness Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Point of Ness Campsite
Point of Ness Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Orcades Hostel
Orcades Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4More archaeological sites in this region
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Ardtreck
Dun Ardtreck — archaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Fiadhairt
Dun Fiadhairt — archaeological site on Isle of Skye, Scotland.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Glen Mor
Glen Mor — valley on Hirta, in St Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Loch na Berie
Loch na Berie — archaeological site in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Corn Hillock, broch site?
- Corn Hillock, broch site is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3EY).
- What is Corn Hillock, broch site?
- Corn Hillock, broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Corn Hillock, broch site?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3EY.
- Is Corn Hillock, broch site free to visit?
- Yes, Corn Hillock, broch site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Corn Hillock, broch site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3EY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.