Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Mains of Bowertower, Broch site
In or near Halkirk.
Mains of Bowertower, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
John Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mains of Bowertower, Broch site 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
Mains of Bowertower is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of a broch, a type of drystone structure from the Iron Age, notable for its impressive construction techniques. This site provides insights into the prehistoric settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5368, -3.3283
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1389422157 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mains of Bowertower, Broch site?
- Mains of Bowertower, Broch site is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4TT).
- What is Mains of Bowertower, Broch site?
- Mains of Bowertower, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mains of Bowertower, Broch site?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4TT.
- Is Mains of Bowertower, Broch site free to visit?
- Yes, Mains of Bowertower, Broch site is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mains of Bowertower, Broch site?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4TT.