Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
North Bigging Broch
In or near Finstown.
North Bigging Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Bigging 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
North Bigging Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This broch, a type of dry-stone tower, is notable for its construction and historical significance in Iron Age Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0614, -3.2080
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385378715 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Bigging Broch?
- North Bigging Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2HZ).
- What is North Bigging Broch?
- North Bigging Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Bigging Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2HZ.
- Is North Bigging Broch free to visit?
- Yes, North Bigging Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Bigging Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2HZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.