Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Queena Howe Broch
Queena Howe Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Andy Farrington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Queena Howe 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
Queena Howe Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure represents a type of fortified dwelling unique to the Iron Age, notable for its dry-stone construction. It provides insight into the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3278, -3.0121
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385670710 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Queena Howe Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DW.
- Is Queena Howe Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Queena Howe Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queena Howe Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.