Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Dishero Broch
In or near Finstown.
Knowe of Dishero Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Ian Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Knowe of Dishero 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
Knowe of Dishero Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure is a type of Iron Age tower known as a broch, notable for its impressive dry-stone construction. The site provides insight into the architectural practices and living conditions of the period. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical significance of this well-preserved example of early Scottish heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0628, -3.0029
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385456313 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668186 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Dishero Broch?
- Knowe of Dishero Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EZ).
- What is Knowe of Dishero Broch?
- Knowe of Dishero Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Knowe of Dishero Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2EZ.
- How do I get to Knowe of Dishero Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.