Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel
Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
George Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel 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.
Place summary
Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. The site features a broch, a type of ancient stone tower, alongside a medieval chapel, highlighting the region's historical significance. The structures reflect the architectural practices of their respective eras, offering insights into Scotland's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.2443, -2.8785
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385656130 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel?
- Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DE).
- What is Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel?
- Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DE.
- Is Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel free to visit?
- Yes, Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Peterkirk Broch and Medieval Chapel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.