Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
North Bilbster, Broch site
North Bilbster, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Ewen Rennie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Bilbster, Broch site is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
North Bilbster is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its broch, a type of drystone tower typical of Iron Age Scotland. The site offers insights into ancient settlement patterns and construction techniques of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4667, -3.2331
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/12861739557 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Bilbster, Broch site?
- North Bilbster, Broch site is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4TA).
- What is North Bilbster, Broch site?
- North Bilbster, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Bilbster, Broch site?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4TA.
- Is North Bilbster, Broch site free to visit?
- Yes, North Bilbster, Broch site is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Bilbster, Broch site?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4TA. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.