Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Vidlin Broch
In or near Symbister.
Vidlin Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Vidlin 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
Vidlin Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This well-preserved Iron Age structure exemplifies the distinctive broch architecture, characterised by its thick stone walls and circular design. It provides insight into the ancient habitation and fortification practices of the region. The site is of significant historical interest, contributing to the understanding of Scotland's prehistoric past.
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- Coordinates
- 60.3703, -1.1324
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w385208692 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667265 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vidlin Broch?
- Vidlin Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9UB).
- What is Vidlin Broch?
- Vidlin Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Vidlin Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9UB.
- How do I get to Vidlin Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9UB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.