Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Big Howe, Broch
Big Howe, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
kevin rothwell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Big Howe, 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
Big Howe, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a well-preserved broch, a type of Iron Age drystone tower. The structure exemplifies the unique architectural style of the period, highlighting the historical significance of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9938, -3.2056
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.megalithic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9609087414 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Howe, Broch?
- Big Howe, Broch is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.9938°, -3.2056°.
- Is Big Howe, Broch free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Big Howe, Broch is free.