Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Dun Telve (Broch)
In or near Kyleakin.
Dun Telve (Broch) — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dun Telve (Broch) is a other located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Dun Telve and Dun Troddan are two ancient broch towers located in the scenic valley of Gleann Beag. These well-preserved structures, dating back 2,000 years, showcase impressive design and construction, with Dun Telve reaching heights of over 10 meters.
Place summary
Dun Telve is a broch located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient drystone structure is notable for its impressive construction, characteristic of Iron Age architecture. It is one of the best-preserved brochs in Scotland, providing insight into the region's prehistoric past.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1945, -5.5948
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: way/673020390 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun Telve (Broch)?
- Dun Telve (Broch) is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8JX).
- What is Dun Telve (Broch)?
- Dun Telve (Broch) — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dun Telve (Broch)?
- Drivers can use postcode IV40 8JX.
- Is Dun Telve (Broch) free to visit?
- Yes, Dun Telve (Broch) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dun Telve (Broch)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8JX. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.