Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Benston
Broch of Benston — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Stuart Wilding — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Broch of Benston 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
The Broch of Benston is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This well-preserved drystone structure is a notable example of a broch, a type of Iron Age roundhouse unique to Scotland. Its significance lies in its architectural complexity and the insights it provides into ancient Scottish life.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2652, -1.1647
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/3808003806 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broch of Benston?
- Broch of Benston is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.2652°, -1.1647°.
- Is Broch of Benston free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Broch of Benston is free.