Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Hillock of Howe Broch
Hillock of Howe Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillock of Howe Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Hillock of Howe Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is a well-preserved example of a broch, a type of drystone tower built during the Iron Age in Scotland. The site offers insight into ancient Scottish architecture and settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0281, -2.8520
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385589242 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillock of Howe Broch?
- Hillock of Howe Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EA).
- What is Hillock of Howe Broch?
- Hillock of Howe Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hillock of Howe Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2EA.
- Is Hillock of Howe Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Hillock of Howe Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillock of Howe Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.