Knowe of Gullow, broch, Netherbrough

Knowe of Gullow, broch, Netherbrough is an archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Knowe of Gullow, broch, Netherbrough is situated near the archaeological site Knowe of Burrian, broch at Netherbrough, as well as near the islet Ess Holm.

Type: Archaeological site
Description: architectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
Also known as: “Knowe Of Gullow Broch” and “The Castle”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe.

Ring of Brodgar

Heath

Ring of Brodgar

Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Ring of Brodgar is a Neolithic henge and stone… Ring of Brodgar is situated 2 miles south of Knowe of Gullow, broch, Netherbrough.

Maeshowe

Protected area

Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland Orkney, Scotland. Maeshowe is situated 2½ miles south of Knowe of Gullow, broch, Netherbrough.

Standing Stones of Stenness

Archaeological site

Standing Stones of Stenness

Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Standing Stones of Stenness are a Neolithic… Standing Stones of Stenness is situated 2½ miles south of Knowe of Gullow, broch, Netherbrough.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Harray and Dounby.

Harray

Village

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Harray is an Orcadian parish and village on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Dounby

Village

Photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Dounby is a village on Mainland in Orkney, in the north of Scotland. Dounby is situated 3 miles north of Knowe of Gullow, broch, Netherbrough.

Stenness

Photo: Nachosan, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Stenness is a small, scattered village in the…

Knowe of Gullow, broch, Netherbrough

Categories: broch, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

59.02798° or 59° 1′ 41″ north

Longitude

-3.20897° or 3° 12′ 32″ west

Open location code

9CFR2QHR+5C

OpenStreetMap ID

OpenStreetMap feature

historic=archaeological_site

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Knowe of Burrian, broch at Netherbrough and Ess Holm.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Fursbreck Pottery and The Junction.

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