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Bridgend, Shetland

Bridgend (or Bridge End) is a hamlet situated on either side of Bridge Sound on the islands of East Burra and West Burra, Shetland. It is within the council area of Shetland Islands.

Place Type: Hamlet
Alternative name(s): Bridge End
Historic County: Shetland
Island: East Burra
Lat, Long: 60.081691,-1.329872
Grid Reference: HU 3738 3319
Civil Parish: Lerwick CP
Council Area: Shetland Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 306011
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bridgend,_Shetland_306011
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q130360155