Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Heatherquoy, Broch
Heatherquoy, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Heatherquoy, Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Heatherquoy is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a broch, a type of drystone tower typical of Iron Age Scotland. This site provides insight into the construction techniques and social structures of ancient Scottish communities.
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- Coordinates
- 58.3587, -3.1516
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW2 6AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 9.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1389537665 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heatherquoy, Broch?
- Heatherquoy, Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW2 6AA).
- What is Heatherquoy, Broch?
- Heatherquoy, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heatherquoy, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW2 6AA.
- Is Heatherquoy, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Heatherquoy, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heatherquoy, Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW2 6AA. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.