Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Green Hill Broch
Green Hill Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Sandy Gerrard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Green Hill 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
Green Hill Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This broch, a type of drystone tower, dates back to the Iron Age and showcases the distinctive construction techniques of the period. Visitors can explore the remains of this ancient structure, which offers insights into early Scottish habitation and defence. The site contributes to the rich historical tapestry of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8006, -3.1873
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385455691 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667343 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Green Hill Broch?
- Green Hill Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3PG).
- What is Green Hill Broch?
- Green Hill Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Green Hill Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3PG.
- How do I get to Green Hill Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3PG. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.