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Yell, Sands Of Brekon

Findspot (20th Century), Flake(S) (Quartz)(Period Unassigned)

Site Name Yell, Sands Of Brekon

Classification Findspot (20th Century), Flake(S) (Quartz)(Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 26

Site Number HP50NW 8

NGR HP 527 052

NGR Description HP c. 527 052

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Yell, Sands Of Brekon, HP50NW 8, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto
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  • Council Shetland Islands
  • Parish Yell
  • Former Region Shetland Islands Area
  • Former District Shetland
  • Former County Shetland

Archaeology Notes

HP50NW 8 c. 527 052.

Surface finds of quartz flakes, confirmed by C Wickham-Jones as intentionally produced, from near the cairns (HP50NW 4).

C B Esselmont and G Moir 1982.

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