Toab

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Toab is a broch in Shetland Islands. The Albion Guide maps 34 brochs in the county; this is one of them. Nearby brochs include Old Scatness, Brough Head broch and Jarlshof.

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