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Skara Brae, Orkney

Skara Brae is a prehistoric monument on Mainland, Orkney. It is within the council area of Orkney Islands.
Historic Environment Scotland Scheduled Monument SM90276.

Primary Name(s): Skara Brae
Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Orkney
Island: Mainland of Orkney
Lat, Long: 59.048254,-3.3399903
Grid Reference: HY 2322 1868
Civil Parish: Sandwick CP
Council Area: Orkney Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 304415

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Skara_Brae,_Orkney_304415
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q816437