Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Wass Wick Broch
In or near Finstown.
Wass Wick Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Wass Wick 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
Wass Wick Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure, typical of Iron Age defensive architecture, offers insights into early Scottish habitation. The broch's remains are significant for understanding the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns. Visitors can explore the site, which reflects the area's rich archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0806, -3.0270
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1385666055 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668066 (CC0)
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Wass Wick Broch
Wass Wick Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
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📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wass Wick Broch?
- Wass Wick Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2HA).
- What is Wass Wick Broch?
- Wass Wick Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Wass Wick Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2HA.
- How do I get to Wass Wick Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2HA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.