Fair Isle
Hut Circle (Prehistoric)(Possible), Platform (Period Unassigned), Unenclosed Settlement (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Fair Isle
Classification Hut Circle (Prehistoric)(Possible), Platform (Period Unassigned), Unenclosed Settlement (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Fair Isle, Site 215
Canmore ID 3836
Site Number HZ27SW 166
NGR HZ 20408 71382
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/3836
- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Dunrossness
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HZ27SW 166 2039 7137.
Possible structural complex c.6 x 4m defined by earthen bank of maximum surviving height c.0.6m and width c.0.5-1m. Bank continues for further c.18m running SE. Several stones in interior including three orthosats, maximum height c.0.6m. Probable hut circle. Approximately 5m to W rectangular platform c.7 x 3.5m composed of small stones with tumble around exterior. Large stones around perimeter of both features.
J R Hunter 1984.
Field Visit (1984)
Possible structural complex c.6 x 4m defined by earthen bank of maximum surviving height c.0.6m and width c.0.5-1m. Bank continues for further c.18m running SE. Several stones in interior including three orthosats, maximum height c.0.6m. Probable hut circle. Approximately 5m to W rectangular platform c.7 x 3.5m composed of small stones with tumble around exterior. Large stones around perimeter of both features.
J R Hunter 1984.
