Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Oxtro Broch
Oxtro Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Oxtro 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
Oxtro Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This broch is a type of Iron Age stone tower, notable for its impressive dry-stone construction. It provides insight into the architectural practices and social structures of ancient Scottish communities. The site is of significant historical importance, contributing to the understanding of Scotland's prehistoric period.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1214, -3.3052
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385607390 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668094 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxtro Broch?
- Oxtro Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LY).
- What is Oxtro Broch?
- Oxtro Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Oxtro Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LY.
- How do I get to Oxtro Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.