Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Upper Sour Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Upper Sour Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Peter Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder · 4.7 km
About
Upper Sour 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
Upper Sour Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of a broch, a type of drystone tower house characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. The structure offers insights into the architectural practices and societal organisation of the period. Visitors may explore the site and its surroundings, gaining an understanding of ancient habitation in this remote region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5240, -3.5323
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW12 6XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Scotscalder — 4.7 km
Sources
- osm: w1385610330 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666973 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Sour Broch?
- Upper Sour Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW12 6XQ).
- What is Upper Sour Broch?
- Upper Sour Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Upper Sour Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW12 6XQ.
- How do I get to Upper Sour Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Scotscalder, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW12 6XQ.