Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Earliest Dwellings
Earliest Dwellings — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Nicholas Mutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Earliest Dwellings 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.
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Official information
Jarlshof is a historic site in Shetland that showcases over 4,000 years of human settlement. Visitors can explore various archaeological remains, including Bronze Age houses, an Iron Age broch, and Norse longhouses, all set against a dramatic coastal backdrop.
Place summary
Earliest Dwellings are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Islands. They represent some of the oldest human habitation in the region, showcasing the early architectural practices of prehistoric communities.
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- Coordinates
- 59.8692, -1.2899
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Opening
- Apr 01-Sep 30 09:30-12:00,13:00-17:30; Oct 01-Mar 31 Tu-Sa 10:00-12:00,13:00-16:00; Dec 25-Jan 06 off
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/5761533666 (ODbL)
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Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
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Norse Settlement
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New Halland Laird's House
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Jarlshof Broch
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Wheelhouses
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Where to eat & stay near Earliest Dwellings
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Levenwick Campsite
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Cunningsburgh Touring Park
Cunningsburgh Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earliest Dwellings?
- Earliest Dwellings is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE3 9JN).
- What is Earliest Dwellings?
- Earliest Dwellings — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Earliest Dwellings?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE3 9JN.
- How do I get to Earliest Dwellings?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE3 9JN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.