Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Thomsonsfield Broch
In or near John o'Groats.
Thomsonsfield Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
John Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Thomsonsfield 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
Thomsonsfield Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is characteristic of brochs, which are dry-stone towers from the Iron Age. Visitors can observe the remains of this ancient fortification, offering insight into early Scottish architectural practices. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's historical settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6122, -3.1577
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4YD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: w1385355412 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666257 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thomsonsfield Broch?
- Thomsonsfield Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4YD).
- What is Thomsonsfield Broch?
- Thomsonsfield Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Thomsonsfield Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 4YD.
- How do I get to Thomsonsfield Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4YD. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.