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Knowe of Burristae

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Knowe of Burristae is a broch in Orkney Islands. The Albion Guide maps 47 brochs in the county; this is one of them. Nearby brochs include Knowe of Queen o' Howe, Westray and Loch of Scockness, Rousay.

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