Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Murkle Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Murkle Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Les Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Murkle 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
Murkle Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure is a type of drystone tower, characteristic of the Iron Age period in Scotland. Its remains offer insight into the early settlement patterns and architectural techniques of the region.
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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: way/1385345345 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Murkle Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8ST.
- Is Murkle Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Murkle Broch is free to enter.
- 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.