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West Burra, Papil 2

Barrow (Prehistoric)

Site Name West Burra, Papil 2

Classification Barrow (Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 646

Site Number HU33SE 51

NGR HU 3693 3155

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

HU33SE 51 3693 3155

See also HU33SE 43

The second mound of three (HU33SE 50-2) lies to the west of the main road 32m south of the first and in the corner of a field adjacent to a modern bungalow. The mound is intact, apparently consisting of earth, and measures c.5 by 4m with a height of c.0.8m. No cist is visible.

J W Hedges 1984

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Field Visit (1984)

See also HU33SE 43

The second mound of three (HU33SE 50-2) lies to the west of the main road 32m south of the first and in the corner of a field adjacent to a modern bungalow. The mound is intact, apparently consisting of earth, and measures c.5 by 4m with a height of c.0.8m. No cist is visible.

J W Hedges 1984

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