Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Thing's Va Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Thing's Va Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
KMLilley — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thing's Va 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.
Place summary
Thing's Va Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is a notable example of a broch, a drystone tower typical of Iron Age Scotland. Its significance lies in its well-preserved state, offering insights into ancient construction techniques and societal structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.5924, -3.5829
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/1385323695 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thing's Va Broch?
- Thing's Va Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7XQ).
- What is Thing's Va Broch?
- Thing's Va Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thing's Va Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7XQ.
- Is Thing's Va Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Thing's Va Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thing's Va Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7XQ.