Hidden gems: Archaeological sites in United Kingdom

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in United Kingdom. This list contains 11 places from Archaeological site category.

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Broch of Mousa
Archaeological site
Well-preserved remains of a 13m prehistoric fortified stone tower, a nesting site for storm petrels.
5.00 (71 reviews)
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Archaeological site
Remains of 2 stone Neolithic houses, including a hearth & cupboards, connected by a short passage.
5.00 (43 reviews)
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The Cairns Dig
Archaeological site
👍👍 This annual dig continues to deliver amazing discoveries. Kevin was a superb guide and managed to answer our questions fully. There are only 2 parking bays, slightly further down the hill, by the memorial to the Opal and Knarborough . This is only suitable for able-bodied as the path around the site...
5.00 (13 reviews)
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Boscawen-un Stone Circle
Historical place
👍👍 Google maps takes you to the wrong location. Follow the A30 further along and you see a small laybye with a proper gate and path to the stones. A 10 min walk from the A30
4.90 (127 reviews)
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Tap o' Noth Hillfort
Historical landmark
👍👍 Steepy walk. Windy. Gusty winds on the top. Stunning views. Ancient ruins of old fort on the top, historicaly significant Iron age structure. 500 BC. About 1h to go up and less than 40 min down. Watch your legs and Enjoy. Car park for 14-15 cars maximum.
4.80 (96 reviews)
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Clachtoll Broch
Archaeological site
👍👍 Very well preserved, can still see where the next floor would have gone. We didn't know where it was, ended up wondering around a bit looking over cliffs. So highlighted where the broch is in a photo for others.
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Midhowe Broch
Archaeological site
👍👍 Incredible Broch right next to Midhowe Cairn! The Broch was built 3,500 years after the Cairn. Really incredible inside as well! Both sites are worth the hike down then up the hill! Parking at the top of the hill for a few cars.
4.70 (43 reviews)
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Gardom's Edge
Tourist attraction
👍👍 One of the lowest of the Dark Peaks gritstone edges. Easily accessible from the Robin Hood car park - includes standing stones, iron settlements, high cliffs and views south to Baslow and the White Peak as well as the Chatsworth Moorlands and the high edges beyond Curbar. Its one of view places in...
4.70 (38 reviews)
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Holnicote Estate
Hiking area
🫤 I must admit I was disappointed in this. The areas included in the Holnicote estate are beautiful for hiking but the house and park itself, although lovely, does not offer much and we turned back to some of the hiking tracks and towns around after a short visit.
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4.60 (47 reviews)
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Bartlow Hills
Historical landmark
👍 Visited Roman burial mounds today. I have lived in East Anglia for 15yrs but only came across the existence of these burial sites today after receiving a Book on Roman Site in UK as a Christmas present. So round up the dogs despite a wet day and arrived at Bartlow Church. Short walk later we came ac...
4.50 (63 reviews)
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Wideford Hill Cairn
Archaeological site
👍 This was a neat experience and if you ever wanted to know what it would be like to be buried alive, this is it. It's a beautiful 15 minute walk downhill with a clear hiking trail. When you get there, slide the door open and walk down the ladder. A flashlight is provided in a box if you don't have on...
4.50 (46 reviews)
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