Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Gansclet, Broch
Gansclet, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gansclet, Broch is a archaeological 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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Place summary
Gansclet, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient structure exemplifies the distinctive drystone construction typical of brochs, which are Iron Age towers found in Scotland. The site offers insight into the region's prehistoric past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.3831, -3.1368
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1389537803 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gansclet, Broch?
- Gansclet, Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5TX).
- What is Gansclet, Broch?
- Gansclet, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gansclet, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5TX.
- Is Gansclet, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Gansclet, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gansclet, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5TX.