Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun a' Chaolais, Broch
In or near Borve.
Dun a' Chaolais, Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Dun a' Chaolais, 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
Dun a' Chaolais is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This broch, a type of ancient stone tower, exemplifies the architectural ingenuity of Iron Age Scotland. The remains provide insight into the construction techniques and social structures of the period. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its historical significance in the context of Scottish heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.9415, -7.5463
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS9 5YL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- osm: w1385800746 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q2180522 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun a' Chaolais, Broch?
- Dun a' Chaolais, Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS9 5YL).
- What is Dun a' Chaolais, Broch?
- Dun a' Chaolais, Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Dun a' Chaolais, Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode HS9 5YL.
- How do I get to Dun a' Chaolais, Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS9 5YL. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.