Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Yarrows Broch
Yarrows Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 9.0 km
About
Yarrows 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
Yarrows Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This structure represents a type of Iron Age roundhouse known as a broch, characterised by its drystone construction. The site offers insights into prehistoric life in Scotland, making it significant for both historical and archaeological study. Visitors can explore the remains and consider the broader context of Iron Age settlements in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.3744, -3.1842
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 9 km
Sources
- osm: w1385799640 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q747937 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yarrows Broch?
- Yarrows Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5SE).
- What is Yarrows Broch?
- Yarrows Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Yarrows Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 5SE.
- How do I get to Yarrows Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5SE. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.