Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Olrig House Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Olrig House Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction · 7.7 km
About
Olrig House 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
Olrig House Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This broch, a type of Iron Age drystone tower, is a notable example of ancient Scottish architecture. The site provides insight into the construction techniques and social structures of the period. Visitors can explore the remains and consider the historical significance of such structures in Scotland's past.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5770, -3.3964
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Georgemas Junction — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: w1385339191 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666827 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olrig House Broch?
- Olrig House Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8SN).
- What is Olrig House Broch?
- Olrig House Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Olrig House Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8SN.
- How do I get to Olrig House Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Georgemas Junction, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8SN.