Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Howe of Hoxa, Broch site
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Howe of Hoxa, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Howe of Hoxa, Broch site 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
Howe of Hoxa is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a broch, a drystone tower typical of Iron Age Scotland, showcasing the region's ancient architectural practices. The site offers insight into early settlement patterns and community structures in this area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.8293, -2.9972
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12877731133 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howe of Hoxa, Broch site?
- Howe of Hoxa, Broch site is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TW).
- What is Howe of Hoxa, Broch site?
- Howe of Hoxa, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Howe of Hoxa, Broch site?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TW.
- Is Howe of Hoxa, Broch site free to visit?
- Yes, Howe of Hoxa, Broch site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howe of Hoxa, Broch site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.