Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Islesburgh Broch
In or near Brae.
Islesburgh Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Ken Craig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Islesburgh 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
Islesburgh Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure is a type of Iron Age roundhouse, known for its distinctive drystone construction. Its significance lies in its representation of early Scottish architectural practices.
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- Coordinates
- 60.4051, -1.3912
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12829072733 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Islesburgh Broch?
- Islesburgh Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9RE).
- What is Islesburgh Broch?
- Islesburgh Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Islesburgh Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9RE.
- Is Islesburgh Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Islesburgh Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Islesburgh Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9RE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.