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Broch of Gurness, Orkney

Broch of Gurness is an Iron Age broch on Mainland, Orkney. It is within the council area of Orkney Islands.
Historic Environment Scotland Scheduled Monument SM90157.

Primary Name(s): Broch of Gurness
Place Type: Broch
Historic County: Orkney
Island: Mainland of Orkney
Lat, Long: 59.123774,-3.0815206
Grid Reference: HY 3818 2682
Civil Parish: Evie and Rendall CP
Council Area: Orkney Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN300144

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Broch_of_Gurness,_Orkney_300144
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q923355