Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Hoor Ness Broch
Hoor Ness Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Andy Farrington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hoor Ness 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
Hoor Ness Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure is a type of Iron Age roundhouse, known for its distinctive dry-stone construction, reflecting the advanced engineering of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3288, -3.0163
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12829129169 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hoor Ness Broch?
- Hoor Ness Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DW).
- What is Hoor Ness Broch?
- Hoor Ness Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hoor Ness Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DW.
- Is Hoor Ness Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Hoor Ness Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hoor Ness Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.