West Burra Firth

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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West Burra Firth is one of 34 brochs the Albion Guide charts in Shetland Islands. For more of the same, Longa Ness, Noonsbrough and North Ward, Noonsbrough are close by.

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