Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cummi Howe Broch
In or near Stromness.
Cummi Howe Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Cummi Howe Broch is a archaeological located in scotland islands. 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
Cummi Howe Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This Iron Age broch is characterised by its drystone construction and circular design, typical of the era. The site provides insight into the architectural and social practices of ancient Scotland. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical significance of this well-preserved structure.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9746, -3.2498
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385594689 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668184 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cummi Howe Broch?
- Cummi Howe Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3EY).
- What is Cummi Howe Broch?
- Cummi Howe Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Cummi Howe Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3EY.
- How do I get to Cummi Howe Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3EY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.