Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Hillhead, Broch site
Hillhead, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillhead, Broch site 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.
Place summary
Hillhead is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the remains of a broch, a type of drystone tower characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. The site provides insight into early Scottish architecture and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.4524, -3.0768
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/12862479717 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillhead, Broch site?
- Hillhead, Broch site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4JS).
- What is Hillhead, Broch site?
- Hillhead, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hillhead, Broch site?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4JS.
- Is Hillhead, Broch site free to visit?
- Yes, Hillhead, Broch site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillhead, Broch site?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4JS.