Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Skirza Head Broch
In or near John o'Groats.
Skirza Head Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skirza Head 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
Skirza Head Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This iron-age structure is notable for its impressive stone construction, typical of broch design, and represents a significant aspect of Scotland's prehistoric landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5997, -3.0446
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: way/1384752471 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skirza Head Broch?
- Skirza Head Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4XX).
- What is Skirza Head Broch?
- Skirza Head Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skirza Head Broch?
- The nearest town is John o'Groats. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4XX.
- Is Skirza Head Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Skirza Head Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skirza Head Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4XX. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.