Broch of Burgar

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Broch of Burgar is a broch in Orkney Islands. The Albion Guide lists 47 brochs in the county; this is one of them. Knowe of Grugar or Ryo and Knowe Stenso are among the brochs within 1.6 km.

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