Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Grey Cairn Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Grey Cairn Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
David Greer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 7.9 km
About
Grey Cairn Broch is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. 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
Grey Cairn Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient structure represents a type of dry-stone tower typical of the Iron Age. The broch is notable for its impressive construction and historical significance, providing insight into the lives of the people who inhabited the region. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the landscape that surrounds this important archaeological site.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4910, -3.3217
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: w1385331791 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666102 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grey Cairn Broch?
- Grey Cairn Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Grey Cairn Broch?
- Grey Cairn Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Grey Cairn Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.9 km away. Its coordinates are 58.4910°, -3.3217°.
- How do I get to Grey Cairn Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.9 km away.