Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Wass Wick Broch
In or near Finstown.
Wass Wick Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wass Wick 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
Wass Wick Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This Iron Age structure is notable for its impressive stonework and defensive design, characteristic of brochs found throughout Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0806, -3.0270
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385666055 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wass Wick Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2HA.
- Is Wass Wick Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Wass Wick Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wass Wick Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2HA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.