Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knock Glass Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Knock Glass Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knock Glass 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.
Place summary
Knock Glass Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is a type of ancient stone tower known as a broch, characterised by its drystone construction and circular form. The broch represents significant prehistoric architecture in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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: way/1385190507 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Is Knock Glass Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Knock Glass Broch is free to enter.
- 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.