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Broch of Burrian

About Broch of Burrian

Broch of Burrian is an Iron Age broch located on the southern tip of North Ronaldsay in the Orkney Islands.

The broch has solid walls and an external diameter of 18 metres with the entrance being a passage on the southeast side, there is a small room on the northeast side.

The broch is surrounded by outer defences consisting of the remains of four concentric ramparts on the landward side.

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Broch of Burrian, South Bay, North Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands KW17 2BE, United Kingdom

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