Howen Brough

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Howen Brough is one of 47 brochs the Albion Guide maps in Orkney Islands. Burrian Broch, Corrigall and Burrian broch (north-east shore) are among the brochs within 2.3 km.

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