Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Thing-Voll Broch
In or near Finstown.
Thing-Voll Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thing-Voll 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
Thing-Voll Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is notable for its Iron Age origins and is a prime example of a broch, a type of drystone hollow-walled tower. The site offers insights into the construction techniques and social organisation of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0885, -3.0468
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385594152 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thing-Voll Broch?
- Thing-Voll Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2HD).
- What is Thing-Voll Broch?
- Thing-Voll Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thing-Voll Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2HD.
- Is Thing-Voll Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Thing-Voll Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thing-Voll Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2HD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.