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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brough of Burland | Brough of Burland Brough of Burland |
Andrew Nicholson John Sinclair Mr Mowat |
056.12 | This name applies to a Pictish stronghold With the exception of a few it is Probably one of the most Entire in Shetland It has also been one of the Strongest as it is built Circular with very large stones the walls being about 12 or 14 feet thick with several Chambers inside them there is about 14 feet high of the wall still Remaining towards the E. S [East South] & west and is Guarded by a perpendicular Cliff on these sides about 150 feet high washed by the sea The only assailable side towards the north has been Guarded by three Parallel Earthen Ramparts part of which still Remains |
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[Page] 262Parish of Gulberwick -- Shetland
[Entry Scored Out]
Hill of Brindister / Crugarth [note] Described in Plan 56/8 Cancelled By order. John T. Hoban C.a. [Civilian assistant] 27.3.78
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Trondragirl- Moderator, Elizabeth
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