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Image: Broch Dun Dornaigil's door lintel

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Description: Though the triangle lintel helped to distribute the weight of the wall, it was not strictly necessary, leading archaeologists to think that it was also a status symbol, or display of importance.
Title: Broch Dun Dornaigil's door lintel
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