Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Murkle Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Murkle Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 5.1 km
About
Murkle 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
Murkle Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is a type of Iron Age tower, known as a broch, which showcases the engineering skills of its builders. It offers insights into the settlement patterns and lifestyles of ancient communities in the region. The site is significant for its historical value and contributes to the understanding of Scotland's prehistoric architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5992, -3.4424
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: w1385345345 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666406 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Murkle Broch?
- Murkle Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8ST).
- What is Murkle Broch?
- Murkle Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Murkle Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8ST.
- How do I get to Murkle Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8ST.