Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
West Murkle, Fort
In or near Halkirk.
West Murkle, Fort — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Murkle, Fort 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
West Murkle Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features remnants of a prehistoric fortification, reflecting the region's ancient history and settlement patterns. The site provides insights into the architectural practices of early communities in this area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.6086, -3.4511
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8YT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 4.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1484041744 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Murkle, Fort?
- West Murkle, Fort is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8YT).
- What is West Murkle, Fort?
- West Murkle, Fort — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Murkle, Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8YT.
- Is West Murkle, Fort free to visit?
- Yes, West Murkle, Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Murkle, Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8YT.