Broch of Burland
Broch of Burland is an archaeological site in Shetland Islands, Scotland. Broch of Burland is situated near the peak Hill of Brindister, as well as near the village Quarff.- Archaeological site
- Description: hillfort in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Henry’s Loch and Loch of Fladdabister.
Henry’s Loch
Henry’s Loch is situated 3,700 feet west of Broch of Burland.
Loch of Fladdabister
Loch of Fladdabister is situated 1½ miles southwest of Broch of Burland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Quarff and Gulberwick.
Gulberwick
Gulberwick is a village on Mainland, 2.5 mi southwest…
Sound
Lerwick is the largest town and capital of the Shetland Islands, with a population of 6760 in 2022. Sound is situated 3 miles north of Broch of Burland.
Broch of Burland
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Latitude
60.1069° or 60° 6′ 25″ north
Longitude
-1.20048° or 1° 12′ 2″ west
Open location code
9CGW4Q4X+QR
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
“Broch of Burland” goes by many names.
- German: “Broch von Burland”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Brindister Quarry and Hill of Brindister.
Nearby Places
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