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Corbie Hill

Peat Stand (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Corbie Hill

Classification Peat Stand (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 309498

Site Number HU25SW 239

NGR HU 24403 51036

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Shetland Islands
  • Parish Walls And Sandness
  • Former Region Shetland Islands Area
  • Former District Shetland
  • Former County Shetland

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Field Visit (15 June 2010)

This peat stand is situated in rough pasture on Corbie Hill. Oval on plan, it measures about 3m from N to S by 2.5m transversely over a drystone rubble wall standing up to 1m high on the S. A rich peaty soil fills the interior.

Visited by RCAHMS (ARG) 15 June 2010.

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