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Mires Of Faina

Standing Stone (Prehistoric)

Site Name Mires Of Faina

Classification Standing Stone (Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 1025

Site Number HU44NW 11

NGR HU 4108 4616

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

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

Archaeology Notes

HU44NW 11 4108 4616.

'A very large standing stone about 3 1/2 feet high...it is said to have been set up by soldiers when making the road about 130 years ago' ie 1748.

Name Book 1878.

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