Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Howie of the Manse, Broch
Howie of the Manse, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Howie of the Manse, 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
Howie of the Manse is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of a broch, a type of Iron Age drystone tower. The structure exemplifies the engineering skills of its time, providing insight into the region's ancient inhabitants.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9652, -2.8463
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1388647557 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howie of the Manse, Broch?
- Howie of the Manse, Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QR).
- What is Howie of the Manse, Broch?
- Howie of the Manse, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Howie of the Manse, Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QR.
- Is Howie of the Manse, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Howie of the Manse, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howie of the Manse, Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.