Head of Brough, West Yell

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Head of Brough, West Yell is a broch in Shetland Islands. The Albion Guide lists 34 brochs in the county; this is one of them. Nearby brochs include Gossabrough, East Yell and Burra Ness, Yell.

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