Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Skogar Broch
Knowe of Skogar Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Knowe of Skogar 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 Skogar Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This broch, a type of Iron Age stone tower, showcases the region's ancient history and architectural ingenuity. Visitors can explore the remains of this significant structure, which provides insights into the life and society of its time. The site is part of the broader cultural heritage of the area, reflecting the historical significance of brochs in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0912, -3.2864
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385594167 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668240 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Skogar Broch?
- Knowe of Skogar Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2JH).
- What is Knowe of Skogar Broch?
- Knowe of Skogar Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Knowe of Skogar Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2JH.
- How do I get to Knowe of Skogar Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2JH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.