Burroughston Broch
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Burroughston Broch (Grid Reference: HY5421) is an Iron Age archaeological site on the island of Shapinsay within the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The site overlooks the North Sea on the northeast part of Shapinsay.[1] Excavated in the mid 19th century, Burroughston Broch has its earth cladding intact, allowing visitors to peer down into the broch from above.[2] The drystone walls are up to four metres thick in some parts and there is a complete chamber intact off the entrance passage.[3] Some remains of stone furniture are evident in the interior.
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- ^ United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map Landranger Map, Orkney Mainland, 1:50,000 scale, 2002
- ^ Burroughston Broch on line profile
- ^ C. Michael Hogan, Burroughston Broch, The Megalithic Portal, ed. Andy Burnham, Oct. 7, 2007
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