Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Thurdistoft Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Thurdistoft Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 9.5 km
About
Thurdistoft 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
Thurdistoft Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure represents the distinctive Iron Age broch architecture, characterised by its thick stone walls and circular design. The site offers insight into the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of the period. Visitors can explore the remains and consider the historical significance of this prehistoric structure within its landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5866, -3.3643
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 9.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1385969881 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56661850 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurdistoft Broch?
- Thurdistoft Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8SL).
- What is Thurdistoft Broch?
- Thurdistoft Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Thurdistoft Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8SL.
- How do I get to Thurdistoft Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8SL. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.