Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knock Glass Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Knock Glass Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Paul Simonite — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 7.2 km
About
Knock Glass 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
Knock Glass Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure is a type of drystone tower, characteristic of Iron Age settlements in Scotland. Brochs are notable for their impressive construction and unique design, often used for both habitation and defence. Visitors can explore the remains and gain insight into the region's prehistoric past.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5500, -3.6259
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1385190507 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666356 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knock Glass Broch?
- Knock Glass Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7QP).
- What is Knock Glass Broch?
- Knock Glass Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Knock Glass Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7QP.
- How do I get to Knock Glass Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7QP.