Knowe of Burristae,broch W of Langskaill,Bay of Kirbist
Knowe of Burristae,broch W of Langskaill,Bay of Kirbist is an archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Knowe of Burristae,broch W of Langskaill,Bay of Kirbist is situated nearby to Hooan (ruins), as well as near the ruins Netherhouse Cottages.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: architectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “Knowe o’Burristae (Broch)”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Knowe of Skea and Westside Church.
Knowe of Skea
Archaeological site
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Knowe of Skea is an archaeological site, which is situated 1 mile southeast of Knowe of Burristae,broch W of Langskaill,Bay of Kirbist.
Westside Church
Church
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Westside Church, is a ruined 12th century church located on the island of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. Archaeological excavations at the site suggest that the church is related to a nearby late Norse settlement. Westside Church is situated 1½ miles east of Knowe of Burristae,broch W of Langskaill,Bay of Kirbist.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pierowall.
Pierowall
Village
Photo: David Wyatt, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Pierowall is a village of Westray in the Orkney Islands, off the coast of the northern Scottish mainland. The village is the island's largest settlement and lies near its northern end, around Pierowall Bay. Pierowall is situated 3½ miles north of Knowe of Burristae,broch W of Langskaill,Bay of Kirbist.
Knowe of Burristae,broch W of Langskaill,Bay of Kirbist
- Categories: broch, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
59.26895° or 59° 16′ 8″ northLongitude
-2.99858° or 2° 59′ 55″ westOpen location code
9CFV7292+HHOpenStreetMap ID
way 1385356093OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q56666034
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hooan (ruins) and Workings (disused).
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