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West Burrafirth

Axehead (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Site Name West Burrafirth

Classification Axehead (Stone)(Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 367

Site Number HU25NE 31

NGR HU 259 569

NGR Description HU c. 259 569

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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West Burrafirth, HU25NE 31, Ordnance Survey index card, page number 1, Recto
West Burrafirth, HU25NE 31, Ordnance Survey index card, page number 1, Recto

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  • Council Shetland Islands
  • Parish Sandsting
  • Former Region Shetland Islands Area
  • Former District Shetland
  • Former County Shetland

Archaeology Notes

HU25NE 31 c. 259 569

An axe of porphyritic stone, found at West Burrafirth [name: HU 259 569] is in the British Museum.

G F Black 1893.

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