Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Hempriggs Broch
Hempriggs Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
John MacKenzie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 3.8 km
About
Hempriggs 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
Hempriggs Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This Iron Age broch, a type of drystone tower, offers insight into ancient construction techniques and settlement patterns. The site is of significant historical interest, reflecting the region's early habitation and defensive architecture. Visitors can explore the remnants of this ancient structure amidst the rugged Highland landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4081, -3.1117
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: w1385583366 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668577 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hempriggs Broch?
- Hempriggs Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5TP).
- What is Hempriggs Broch?
- Hempriggs Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hempriggs Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5TP.
- How do I get to Hempriggs Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5TP.