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Broch of Gurness
The Broch of Gurness is an Iron Age broch village overlooking Eynhallow Sound. All that remains of the village is the 3.6 metres (11.8 ft) high central tower and the thick stone walls. The broch has the remains of a settlement surrounding and adjoining it.
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Broch of Gurness, Unnamed Road, Mainland, Orkney Islands KW17 2NH, United Kingdom
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