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been partially opened up. It is 3' in width and
appears to be in a very perfect state but is
being used a place for depositing the kitchen
refuse of the neighbouring farm. On the W. [West]
a portion of the outer face of the wall has
been exposed for a distance of some 40'
and a height of 5'. The diameter over
all is 63' and across the hollow depression
on the top about 30'. The elevation from
the base of the building is 12' to 14'.
The broch has been built on a natural
hillock and from S. [South] round to NW. [North West]
it has been defended by a wall some
21' distant from its base.

Burg Ruadh (11)
About 1/2 m. [mile] N. [North] of the Berriedale river, at the
head of a small lateral valley some 2 ms. [miles]
NW. [North West] of Borgue, are the ruins of Burg Ruadh.
The broch wall on the exterior is in
great measure exposed and on the
N. [North], where best preserved, it is visible for
a height of 7' and is covered at its base
by some 4' of ruins. The diameter over
all is 54'. The position of the entrance
is not evident and the thickness of
the wall unobtainable without excavation.
At various points openings into the galleries

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