Burra Ness Broch

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60°38′27″N 0°58′59″W / 60.640926°N 0.982976°W / 60.640926; -0.982976

Burra Ness Broch
Burra Ness Broch
Burra Ness Broch is located in Shetland
Burra Ness Broch
Burra Ness Broch shown within Shetland, Scotland
LocationYell, Shetland
Coordinates60°38′27″N 0°58′59″W / 60.640926°N 0.982976°W / 60.640926; -0.982976
TypeBroch
History
PeriodsIron Age
Site notes
Public accessYes
Official nameBurra Ness, broch, Yell
Designated31 May 1934
Reference no.SM2063

Burra Ness Broch is an iron-age broch located on the east coast of the island of Yell, Shetland, Scotland.

Burra Ness Broch (grid reference HU55729572) is situated 2.6 kilometres south of the small village of Gutcher on the tip of the headland of Burra Ness.[1] It can be reached by a path south from the settlement of North Sandwick.[1]

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