Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Thrumster Mains Broch
Thrumster Mains Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thrumster Mains Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Thrumster Mains Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This broch is a type of Iron Age drystone structure, characterised by its circular shape and thick walls, indicative of the era's defensive architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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: way/1385168834 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Is Thrumster Mains Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Thrumster Mains Broch is free to enter.
- 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.