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Broch of Burgar

Broch

<b>Broch of Burgar</b>Posted by widefordImage © wideford
Also known as:
  • Brough of Burgher
  • East Broch of Burgar

Nearest Town:Kirkwall (20km SE)
OS Ref (GB):   HY352277 / Sheet: 6
Latitude:59° 7' 53.07" N
Longitude:   3° 7' 56.48" W

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At 5m this has the thickest walls of any accepted broch (see my forum post "proto-broch" for another very early possible) . wideford Posted by wideford
24th February 2004ce
Edited 5th December 2005ce