Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Wheelhouses
Wheelhouses — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wheelhouses 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
Wheelhouses are archaeological structures located in the Scottish Islands. These unique buildings, characterised by their circular stone walls and flat roofs, date back to the Iron Age. They provide insights into the domestic life of ancient communities in this region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.8692, -1.2910
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Opening
- Mar 29-Sep 30 09:30-17:30; Oct 01-Mar 28 Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-16:00; Dec 25-Jan 05 off
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/5761533663 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wheelhouses?
- Wheelhouses is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.8692°, -1.2910°.
- Is there an entry fee for Wheelhouses?
- Yes — Wheelhouses charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- What are the opening hours for Wheelhouses?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: Mar 29-Sep 30 09:30-17:30; Oct 01-Mar 28 Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-16:00; Dec 25-Jan 05 off. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.