Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Ore Ledge, Broch site
Ore Ledge, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ore Ledge, Broch site 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
Ore Ledge is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features the remains of a broch, a type of drystone tower characteristic of Iron Age Scotland. The site provides insight into the area's historical settlement patterns and architectural practices.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2801, -2.4253
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12862487557 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ore Ledge, Broch site?
- Ore Ledge, Broch site is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.2801°, -2.4253°.
- Is Ore Ledge, Broch site free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Ore Ledge, Broch site is free.