Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Skeo Broch
The Skeo Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
The Skeo 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 Skeo Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient drystone structure is characteristic of the Iron Age, serving as a notable example of the broch type. The site provides insight into the construction techniques and lifestyle of the period, attracting those interested in prehistory and archaeology. Visitors can explore the remains of this historical monument amidst the rugged landscape of the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7734, -3.2368
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385345483 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666069 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Skeo Broch?
- The Skeo Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NZ).
- What is The Skeo Broch?
- The Skeo Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to The Skeo Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NZ.
- How do I get to The Skeo Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.