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Fair Isle

Quarry (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Fair Isle

Classification Quarry (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Fair Isle, Site 177

Canmore ID 3794

Site Number HZ27SW 128

NGR HZ 2065 7151

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

HZ27SW 128 2065 7151.

Quarry or possible military shelter. Roughly S-shaped c.15 x 4m.

Maximum depth c.1m with upcast creating type of embankment on long sides. Concrete and iron remains internally.

J R Hunter 1984.

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Field Visit (1984)

Quarry or possible military shelter. Roughly S-shaped c.15 x 4m.

Maximum depth c.1m with upcast creating type of embankment on long sides. Concrete and iron remains internally.

J R Hunter 1984.

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