Museums · Scottish Islands
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Nicholas Mutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement is a museum 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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Official information
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement is an archaeological site in Shetland that showcases over 4,000 years of human history. Visitors can explore various structures from different eras, including Bronze Age houses, an Iron Age broch, and Norse longhouses, all set against a scenic coastal backdrop.
Place summary
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement is a significant archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands, postcode ZE3. This site showcases a range of structures from various periods, including prehistoric and Norse settlements, reflecting thousands of years of human habitation. It is an important representation of Scotland's ancient history.
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- Coordinates
- 59.8689, -1.2899
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Opening
- Apr 01-Sep 30 09:30-12:00,13:00-17:30; Oct 01-Mar 31 Tu-Sa 10:00-12:00,13:00-16:00; Dec 25-Jan 06 off
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/5761533667 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement?
- Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE3 9JN).
- What is Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement?
- Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE3 9JN.
- How do I get to Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE3 9JN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.