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Shapinsay, Loadbery

Dyke (Period Unassigned), Enclosure (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Shapinsay, Loadbery

Classification Dyke (Period Unassigned), Enclosure (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 2673

Site Number HY42SE 4

NGR HY 484 212

NGR Description From HY 4841 2120 to HY 4849 2122

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish Shapinsay
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

Archaeology Notes

HY42SE 4 484 212.

From HY 4841 2120 to 4849 2122. A bank averaging 4m broad and 0.4m high runs from W to E across the narrowest part of The Galt. On its N side and against the cliff-edge at its E end, there is a rectangular enclosure which measures 20m from E to W by 14m transversely. (OR 1051)

RCAHMS 1987, visited 1984

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