Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
North Calder Broch
In or near Halkirk.
North Calder Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
John Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder · 5.6 km
About
North Calder 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
North Calder Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This well-preserved stone structure dates back to the Iron Age and is characteristic of the broch architectural style. Visitors can explore the remains of this ancient fortification, which offers insights into the region's historical significance and the lifestyle of its early inhabitants. The site is part of Scotland's rich heritage, contributing to the understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5333, -3.5413
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1385374868 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666977 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Calder Broch?
- North Calder Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7XN).
- What is North Calder Broch?
- North Calder Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to North Calder Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7XN.
- How do I get to North Calder Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7XN.