Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Thrumster Mains Broch
Thrumster Mains Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
John MacKenzie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 6.5 km
About
Thrumster Mains Broch is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. 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
Thrumster Mains Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This broch, a type of ancient drystone structure, reflects the architectural practices of Iron Age Scotland. Visitors can explore the remains of this historical edifice, which offers insights into the region's prehistoric past. The site is an important example of the unique archaeological heritage found in the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.3888, -3.1443
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1385168834 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668612 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thrumster Mains Broch?
- Thrumster Mains Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5TQ).
- What is Thrumster Mains Broch?
- Thrumster Mains Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Thrumster Mains Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5TQ.
- How do I get to Thrumster Mains Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5TQ.