Burrian, North Ronaldsay

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Burrian, North Ronaldsay is one of 47 brochs the Albion Guide charts in Orkney Islands. For more of the same, Wasso, Tres Ness, Sanday and Doocot Knowe, Papa Stronsay are close by.

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