Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Watenan Broch
Watenan Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Sandy Gerrard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Watenan Broch is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. 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
Watenan Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This ancient stone structure is a type of Iron Age tower known as a broch, characterised by its thick walls and intricate construction. The site offers insights into the architectural practices and living conditions of the time. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical significance of this well-preserved example of Scotland's ancient heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.3562, -3.1669
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW2 6AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: w1385173684 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666272 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watenan Broch?
- Watenan Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW2 6AA).
- What is Watenan Broch?
- Watenan Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Watenan Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW2 6AA.
- How do I get to Watenan Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW2 6AA. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.