Brough Head broch

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Brough Head broch is one of 34 brochs the Albion Guide lists in Shetland Islands. For more of the same, Toab and Old Scatness are close by.

Full name: Brough Head, broch and settlement 295m SE of Skitpow, Eastshore

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