Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Housabister Broch
In or near Symbister.
Housabister Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Housabister 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
Housabister Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient dry-stone structure dates back to the Iron Age and exemplifies the distinctive broch architecture of the period. Visitors can explore the remnants of the broch, which is notable for its construction techniques and historical significance in understanding Iron Age life in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 60.3014, -1.1201
Sources
- osm: w385065127 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667740 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Housabister Broch?
- Housabister Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Housabister Broch?
- Housabister Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Housabister Broch?
- Its coordinates are 60.3014°, -1.1201°.