Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Southvoe Broch
Southvoe Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Southvoe 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
Southvoe Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is a type of Iron Age roundhouse known as a broch, characterised by its drystone construction. Brochs are significant for their historical and architectural value, providing insight into ancient Scottish life. The site contributes to the understanding of settlement patterns and defensive strategies during the Iron Age in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.9157, -1.2858
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385607102 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667723 (CC0)
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Southvoe Broch
Southvoe Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Islands
Crofthouse Museum
Crofthouse Museum — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Gallow Hill
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📷 4Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Dunrossness
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📷 5📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Dunrossness Parish Church
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Where to eat & stay near Southvoe Broch
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southvoe Broch?
- Southvoe Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9JG).
- What is Southvoe Broch?
- Southvoe Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Southvoe Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9JG.
- How do I get to Southvoe Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9JG. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.