Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Wadbister Ness, Broch
In or near Lerwick.
Wadbister Ness, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wadbister Ness, 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
Wadbister Ness, Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. It features a well-preserved Iron Age broch, a type of stone tower, indicative of the region's ancient settlement patterns. The site provides insights into the social and architectural practices of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 60.2355, -1.1947
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12837216453 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wadbister Ness, Broch?
- Wadbister Ness, Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9SQ).
- What is Wadbister Ness, Broch?
- Wadbister Ness, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wadbister Ness, Broch?
- The nearest town is Lerwick. Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9SQ.
- Is Wadbister Ness, Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Wadbister Ness, Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wadbister Ness, Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9SQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.