Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Gatehouse Fort
In or near Symbister.
Gatehouse Fort — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Dally — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gatehouse Fort 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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Place summary
Gatehouse Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided. The site offers insight into the region's ancient military architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 60.3382, -0.9899
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/780566792 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gatehouse Fort?
- Gatehouse Fort is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9AH).
- What is Gatehouse Fort?
- Gatehouse Fort — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gatehouse Fort?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9AH.
- Is Gatehouse Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Gatehouse Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gatehouse Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9AH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.