Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Burrian Broch
In or near Symbister.
The Burrian Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
The Burrian 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
The Burrian Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient drystone structure dates back to the Iron Age and is notable for its impressive construction. Brochs are unique to Scotland, serving as both dwellings and defensive structures. Visitors can explore the remnants of this significant historical site, gaining insight into early Scottish life and architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2717, -1.1378
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385605136 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667119 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Burrian Broch?
- The Burrian Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PS).
- What is The Burrian Broch?
- The Burrian Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to The Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PS.
- How do I get to The Burrian Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.