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and the top of the walls at their present level 8’ in
thickness. The entrance faces the N.E. [North East] and
is now only 3 ft. [feet] in height. It is 3 ft. [feet] 4” wide at
the outside and is covered by a large triangular
block of stone 4’.8” along its base and 3’ in
height. The passage is for the greater part
blocked with stones and only the two
outer covering stones remain in position
At 3’.9” inward on the left side one of the
checks of the doorway stands in situ but
beyond this the passage is entirely ruined
on the opposite side there is still evidence
of the existence of the guard chamber.
The interior is filled up with debris almost
to the level of the top of the surrounding
wall. At a distance of about 24’ round
the circumference to the left of the entrance
in the interior is a large lintel which
indicates the entrance to a chamber, and

[Margin] This is the usual position of the stair-entrance to left of main entrance

directly opposite the doorway a small
opening reveals the top of a chamber roofed
with over-lapping flags. There is now
no sign of the staircase. There is the
usual balter on the wall. We lingered
round the broch for about 1 1/2 hours making
measurements & notes & eating our lunch.

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