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Noltland Castle

Noltland Castle is located near Pierowall on the island of Westray in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. It dates mainly to the later 16th century, although it was never fully completed. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument.[1]

  1. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Noltland Castle (SM90231)". Retrieved 22 February 2019.

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