Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Hillock of Baywest Broch
Hillock of Baywest Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Adam Ward — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Hillock of Baywest 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
Hillock of Baywest Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This site features a broch, a type of Iron Age stone tower, notable for its construction and historical significance. Visitors can explore the remnants of this ancient structure, which offers insights into the lives of its former inhabitants. The site is a key example of the region's rich archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1035, -2.6666
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385381931 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668095 (CC0)
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Hillock of Baywest Broch
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillock of Baywest Broch?
- Hillock of Baywest Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AN).
- What is Hillock of Baywest Broch?
- Hillock of Baywest Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Hillock of Baywest Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AN.
- How do I get to Hillock of Baywest Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.