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Tuak of the Witter, Orkney

Tuak of the Witter is an ancient earthwork on Hoy, Orkney. Known locally as the 'Pict's House', it is an apparently artificial mound around 2 feet high, standing on the highest point of the Witter. It is within the council area of Orkney Islands.
Historic Environment Scotland CANMORE ID 1594.

Place Type: Ancient Earthwork
Historic County: Orkney
Island: Hoy
Lat, Long: 58.9221,-3.3505
Grid Reference: HY 2233 0465
Civil Parish: Hoy and Graemsay CP
Council Area: Orkney Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 305032
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tuak_of_the_Witter,_Orkney_305032

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