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Brough of Deerness, Orkney

Brough of Deerness is the site of a ruined chapel and the earthwork remains of a former settlement, located on the north-east coast of Deerness, Mainland, Orkney. It is within the council area of Orkney Islands.
Historic Environment Scotland Scheduled Monument SM4654.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Orkney
Island: Mainland of Orkney
Lat, Long: 58.963996,-2.7048237
Grid Reference: HY 5956 0874
Civil Parish: St Andrews and Deerness CP
Council Area: Orkney Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 300160
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Brough_of_Deerness,_Orkney_300160

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