Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Vinquin Broch
Vinquin Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Vinquin 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).
Photo gallery
Place summary
Vinquin Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure is part of a distinctive class of Iron Age towers known as brochs. These stone edifices are notable for their impressive dry-stone construction and are significant in understanding the region's prehistoric culture. Visitors can explore the remnants of this historical site, which reflects the architectural ingenuity of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.1362, -3.1778
Sources
- osm: w1385469735 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668263 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Vinquin Broch
Vinquin Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Vinquin Hill
Vinquin Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 101 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Himmon Hill
Himmon Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 80 m.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Peter's Kirk,church,burial ground and broch N of Outer Urrigar
Peter's Kirk,church,burial ground and broch N of Outer Urrigar — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · Scottish Islands
Costa Mill
Costa Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · Scottish Islands
watermill (ruins)
watermill (ruins) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Vinquin Broch
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Eviedale Centre
Eviedale Centre — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
Caravan and Motorhome Club site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Woodwick House
Woodwick House — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
Birsay Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
More archaeological sites in this region
📷 4Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Baile Mhargaite
Baile Mhargaite — archaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Beorgs of Uyea,stone implement working site and chambered cairn
Beorgs of Uyea,stone implement working site and chambered cairn — architectural structure in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Ayre
Broch of Ayre — archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Clumlie Broch
Clumlie Broch — archaeological site in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vinquin Broch?
- Vinquin Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Vinquin Broch?
- Vinquin Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Vinquin Broch?
- Its coordinates are 59.1362°, -3.1778°.