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Midhowe Broch
Midhowe Broch — broch and hillfort on Rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Midhowe Broch is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Historic Environment Scotland. Managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Wikidata describes it as: "broch and hillfort on Rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.1575°, -3.1004°.
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From Historic Environment Scotland
Read about Midhowe Broch, an Iron Age settlement on the bank of the dangerous Eynhallow Sound in Orkney. Visit the site today or contact Historic Environment Scotland for more information.
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From the Wikipedia article
Midhowe Broch () is an Iron Age broch located on the west coast of the island of Rousay in the Orkney Islands, in Scotland.
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Background
Description
Midhowe Broch () is situated on a narrow promontory between two steep-sided creeks, on the north side of Eynhallow Sound. The broch is part of an ancient settlement, part of which has been lost to coastal erosion. The broch tower has an internal diameter of 9 metres within a wall 4.5 metres thick, which still stands to a height of over 4 metres. The broch interior is crowded with stone partitions, and there is a spring-fed water tank in the floor and a hearth with sockets which may have held a roasting spit. The broch is surrounded by the remains of other lesser buildings, and a narrow entrance provides access into the defended settlement. The other buildings seem to have been built as…
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- Coordinates
- 59.1575, -3.1004
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q923344 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Midhowe Broch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Midhowe Broch facing the sea.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Midhowe Broch?
- Midhowe Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Midhowe Broch?
- Midhowe Broch — broch and hillfort on Rousay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Midhowe Broch?
- Its coordinates are 59.1575°, -3.1004°.
- Who runs Midhowe Broch?
- Midhowe Broch is operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- Is Midhowe Broch a listed building?
- Midhowe Broch is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Midhowe Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Midhowe Broch is free to enter.