Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Vinquin Broch
Vinquin Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vinquin Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Vinquin Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is characteristic of the Iron Age and represents a unique example of a broch, a type of drystone tower found in Scotland. Its historical significance lies in its architectural style and the insights it provides into ancient Scottish society.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1362, -3.1778
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385469735 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vinquin Broch?
- Vinquin Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2NN).
- What is Vinquin Broch?
- Vinquin Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vinquin Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2NN.
- Is Vinquin Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Vinquin Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vinquin Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2NN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.