Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Wheelhouses
Wheelhouses — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wheelhouses 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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Official information
Jarlshof is a historic site in Shetland that showcases over 4,000 years of human settlement. Visitors can explore various archaeological remains, including Bronze Age houses, an Iron Age broch, and Norse long houses, all set against a dramatic coastal backdrop.
Place summary
Wheelhouses are archaeological structures located in the Scottish Islands. These unique buildings, characterised by their circular stone walls and flat roofs, date back to the Iron Age. They provide insights into the domestic life of ancient communities in this region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.8692, -1.2910
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Opening
- Mar 29-Sep 30 09:30-17:30; Oct 01-Mar 28 Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-16:00; Dec 25-Jan 05 off
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/5761533663 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wheelhouses?
- Wheelhouses is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE3 9JN).
- What is Wheelhouses?
- Wheelhouses — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wheelhouses?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE3 9JN.
- How do I get to Wheelhouses?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE3 9JN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.