Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Hillock of Baywest Broch
Hillock of Baywest Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Adam Ward — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillock of Baywest 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.
Place summary
The Hillock of Baywest Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This ancient structure represents a typical broch, a type of drystone tower, dating back to the Iron Age. The site provides insight into the region's historical settlement patterns and architectural practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.1035, -2.6666
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385381931 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillock of Baywest Broch?
- Hillock of Baywest Broch is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.1035°, -2.6666°.
- Is Hillock of Baywest Broch free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Hillock of Baywest Broch is free.