Broch of Borwick

The Broch of Borwick is an Iron Age broch located on , Scotland. It is a scheduled monument.
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  • Type: Archaeological site
  • Description: tower in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as: “Mainland, Yesnaby, Broch of Borwick” and “Yescanaby”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Skara Brae and Skaill House.

Protected area
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is a stone-built Neolithic settlement… is situated 1¼ miles north of Broch of Borwick.

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is a historic manor house in … is situated 1¼ miles northeast of Broch of Borwick.

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The is a small somewhat triangular… is situated 1½ miles northeast of Broch of Borwick.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yesnaby and Cairston.

Locality
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is a historic township in , on the…

Locality
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is a village on , in , Scotland. is situated 4½ miles southeast of Broch of Borwick.

Village
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is a village on in , in the north of . is situated 5 miles northeast of Broch of Borwick.

Broch of Borwick

Latitude
59.03094° or 59° 1′ 51″ north
Longitude
-3.35339° or 3° 21′ 12″ west
Open location code
9CFR2JJW+9J
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1385840150
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
Q923275
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In Other Languages

From Danish to German—“Broch of Borwick” goes by many names.
  • Danish: “Broch of Borwick”
  • Dutch: “Broch of Borwick”
  • German: “Broch von Borwick”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Yesnaby WWII RN Close Range AA Training Establishment and Yesnaby WWII RN Close Range AA Training Establishment Engine House.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Borwick and Yesnaby.

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