Unst, Houlland
Farmstead (19th Century), Pony Pund (19th Century)
Site Name Unst, Houlland
Classification Farmstead (19th Century), Pony Pund (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Houlland Steading
Canmore ID 163866
Site Number HP51SE 4
NGR HP 59660 10482
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/163866
- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Unst
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HP51SE 4 59652 10464.
The stone-walled farmhouse and steading with attached courtyard have been recorded on oblique aerial photographs (RCAHMSAP 2003). There are fragmentary earthworks of what may be an earlier enclosure aligned NE and SW.
Information from RCAHMS (MMB) 2 February 2004
This site was visited as part of the RCAHMS Scottish Farm Buildings Survey. The farmstead comprises a farmhouse with a separate outbuilding to the S. The outbuilding consists of a 3-stall stable and 6-stall byre plus long barn with loft, cart shed and general store. There is an open courtyard and enclosed pony pund attached to the N side of the barn. The farm was in good condition and occupied on the date of visit.
Information from RCAHMS (ACD) 14 January 2008; NMRS MS2560/339