Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Scousburgh Broch
Scousburgh Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Scousburgh 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
Scousburgh Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This well-preserved broch dates back to the Iron Age and is notable for its impressive stone construction. Visitors can explore the remains of this ancient structure, which exemplifies the architectural techniques of its time. The site offers insights into the historical significance of brochs in Scottish heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.9437, -1.3265
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385373782 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666509 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scousburgh Broch?
- Scousburgh Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9JE).
- What is Scousburgh Broch?
- Scousburgh Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Scousburgh Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9JE.
- How do I get to Scousburgh Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9JE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.