East Broch

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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East Broch is a broch in Orkney Islands. It is one of 47 brochs the Albion Guide charts in the county. Loch of Ayre broch and Dingy's Howe, Upper Sanday are among the brochs within 7.3 km.

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