Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Site: Iron Age broch and settlement
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Site: Iron Age broch and settlement — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Kirsty Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Site: Iron Age broch and settlement 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
The Iron Age broch and settlement is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This site features a well-preserved broch, a type of dry-stone tower, indicative of the region's ancient habitation and architectural practices. It provides insight into the Iron Age period and the lifestyles of its inhabitants.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7638, -2.9462
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8264049009 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site: Iron Age broch and settlement?
- Site: Iron Age broch and settlement is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RN).
- What is Site: Iron Age broch and settlement?
- Site: Iron Age broch and settlement — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site: Iron Age broch and settlement?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RN.
- Is Site: Iron Age broch and settlement free to visit?
- Yes, Site: Iron Age broch and settlement is free to enter.
- How do I get to Site: Iron Age broch and settlement?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.