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Burray, Wha Taing

Mine (Post Medieval)

Site Name Burray, Wha Taing

Classification Mine (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 306505

Site Number ND49NW 17

NGR ND 445 961

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish South Ronaldsay
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

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Field Visit (August 1997)

A copper mine, located in the area of Wha Taing, was worked in the period prior to 1774 (Mykura, 1976, 119). No trace of the mine or associated features was found during this survey.

Moore and Wilson, 1997

Coastal Zone Assessment Survey

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