Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Nybster Broch
In or near John o'Groats.
Nybster Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nybster 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
Nybster Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient stone structure is a classic example of a broch, a type of drystone tower characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. Its remains provide insight into the architectural practices and social organisation of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5517, -3.0838
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Official site
- www.brochs.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/496422609 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nybster Broch?
- Nybster Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4XR).
- What is Nybster Broch?
- Nybster Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nybster Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 4XR.
- Is Nybster Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Nybster Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nybster Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4XR. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.