Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Burrian Broch
In or near Finstown.
Knowe of Burrian Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowe of Burrian 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
Knowe of Burrian Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This broch, a type of drystone structure from the Iron Age, offers insight into ancient settlement patterns and defensive architecture in Scotland. Its well-preserved remains provide valuable information about the region's prehistoric inhabitants.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0326, -3.2067
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385671598 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Burrian Broch?
- Knowe of Burrian Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LE).
- What is Knowe of Burrian Broch?
- Knowe of Burrian Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LE.
- Is Knowe of Burrian Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Burrian Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.