Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Gearsay Cairn Broch
Gearsay Cairn Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Gearsay Cairn Broch is a archaeological located in scotland islands. 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
Gearsay Cairn Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This broch, a type of Iron Age drystone tower, showcases the architectural ingenuity of its time. It serves as a significant example of early settlement structures in Scotland, providing insights into the region's ancient inhabitants. The site is of interest to those studying prehistoric architecture and the cultural history of the Scottish Islands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5058, -3.2500
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: w1385325075 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666279 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gearsay Cairn Broch?
- Gearsay Cairn Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5UN).
- What is Gearsay Cairn Broch?
- Gearsay Cairn Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Gearsay Cairn Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 5UN.
- How do I get to Gearsay Cairn Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5UN. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.