Hawks Ness

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Hawks Ness is a broch in Shetland Islands. It is one of 34 brochs the Albion Guide lists in the county. Vassa Voe, Cat Firth and Clickimin Broch are among the brochs within 8.1 km.

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