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Fladdabister, Limekilns

Lime Kiln(S) (19th Century)

Site Name Fladdabister, Limekilns

Classification Lime Kiln(S) (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Whilse

Canmore ID 1009

Site Number HU43SW 6

NGR HU 4374 3219

NGR Description HU 4374 3219 and HU 4373 3218

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Shetland Islands
  • Parish Dunrossness
  • Former Region Shetland Islands Area
  • Former District Shetland
  • Former County Shetland

Archaeology Notes

HU43SW 6 4374 3219 and 4373 3218

Lime Kilns (dis) [NAT]

OS 1:10,000 map, 1973.

(Location cited as HU 437 222). Limekilns, Fladdabister, 19th century. Two circular drystone rubble kilns with five air-holes. The kilns appear to have been loaded and drawn from the side. Strikingly situated on a rocky prominence.

J R Hume 1977.

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