Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Green Hill Broch
Green Hill Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Claire Pegrum — 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 ancient drystone tower, exemplifies the unique Iron Age architecture of the region. Its remains provide valuable insights into the life and culture of the people who inhabited the area during that era. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its historical significance within the broader context of Scottish heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1558, -2.6448
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385596182 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668093 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Green Hill Broch?
- Green Hill Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AT).
- What is Green Hill Broch?
- Green Hill Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Green Hill Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AT.
- How do I get to Green Hill Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.