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Yell, Otterswick

Church (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Yell, Otterswick

Classification Church (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) South Burn Of Otterswick; Newfield

Canmore ID 109563

Site Number HU58NW 6

NGR HU 522 856

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

HU58NW 6 522 856

HU 522 856. Medieval church site at S side of South Burn of Otterswick, downslope from farm of Newfield. The church itself is unrecognisable, but the site's existence is known locally. The stones have been rebuilt as a yard at some time, c.30 x 40ft. Also a raised area at S side of the yard, perhaps associated with the church. Local name for the site was the Kirk Skjo.

T Watt and I Tait 1996.

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