Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Scarrataing Broch
In or near Stromness.
Scarrataing Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Adam Ward — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Scarrataing 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
Scarrataing Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure exemplifies the broch type, characterised by its drystone construction and circular design. Brochs are thought to date back to the Iron Age, serving as both dwellings and defensive structures. The site provides insight into the history and culture of the region's early inhabitants.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0397, -3.2630
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385606840 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668109 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarrataing Broch?
- Scarrataing Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3JA).
- What is Scarrataing Broch?
- Scarrataing Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Scarrataing Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3JA.
- How do I get to Scarrataing Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3JA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.