Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Scrabster Mains Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Scrabster Mains Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Nigel Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 3.2 km
About
Scrabster Mains 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
Scrabster Mains Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This Iron Age structure is characterised by its drystone construction and is indicative of the broch architecture prevalent in Scotland during that era. The site offers insights into the region's historical settlement patterns and defensive strategies. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the significance of brochs in Scotland's archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6056, -3.5735
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7UT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1385219822 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666828 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scrabster Mains Broch?
- Scrabster Mains Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7UT).
- What is Scrabster Mains Broch?
- Scrabster Mains Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Scrabster Mains Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7UT.
- How do I get to Scrabster Mains Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7UT.