Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Taft Broch
In or near Finstown.
Knowe of Taft Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — 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 Taft 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 Taft Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure represents a type of Iron Age roundhouse, known as a broch, which is characterised by its drystone construction. It offers insight into the architectural practices and settlement patterns of early Scottish communities.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0812, -3.2517
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12829097492 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Taft Broch?
- Knowe of Taft Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2HR).
- What is Knowe of Taft Broch?
- Knowe of Taft Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Taft Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2HR.
- Is Knowe of Taft Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Taft Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Taft Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2HR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.