Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Verron Broch
In or near Stromness.
Knowe of Verron Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — 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 Verron 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
The Knowe of Verron Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This well-preserved Iron Age broch exemplifies the unique dry-stone construction techniques of its era, offering insight into ancient Scottish habitation and culture.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0579, -3.3433
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/9627538985 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowe of Verron Broch?
- Knowe of Verron Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3LR).
- What is Knowe of Verron Broch?
- Knowe of Verron Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowe of Verron Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3LR.
- Is Knowe of Verron Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Knowe of Verron Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowe of Verron Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3LR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.