Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Queena Howe Broch
Queena Howe Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Queena Howe 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
Queena Howe Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is a type of Iron Age stone tower, characteristic of the region's ancient fortifications. Brochs are notable for their dry-stone construction and impressive design, reflecting the architectural practices of the time. The site offers insight into the social and defensive strategies of early Scottish communities.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3278, -3.0121
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385670710 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668287 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queena Howe Broch?
- Queena Howe Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DW).
- What is Queena Howe Broch?
- Queena Howe Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Queena Howe Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DW.
- How do I get to Queena Howe Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.