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Yell, Graveland

Broch (Iron Age)(Possible)

Site Name Yell, Graveland

Classification Broch (Iron Age)(Possible)

Canmore ID 1249

Site Number HU49NE 3

NGR HU 463 967

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/1249

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

Archaeology Notes

HU49NE 3 463 967

Listed among 'Sites reputed to be brochs, but with no convincing remains of any period other than modern'.

N Fojut 1985.

Activities

Publication Account (2002)

HU49 2 GRAVELAND

HU/463967 (approx.)

Possible broch in Yell; no further information.

E W MacKie 2002

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