West Burra, Sunnybank 2
Barrow (Prehistoric)
Site Name West Burra, Sunnybank 2
Classification Barrow (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Tougs
Canmore ID 660
Site Number HU33SE 64
NGR HU 3742 3342
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Lerwick
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HU33SE 64 3742 3342
See also HU33SE 43
About 10m south west of the burnt mound, HU33SE 15, is a small oval mound oriented north east-south west and measuring c.5.5m long, c.4m wide, and just over 1m high.
J W Hedges 1984
HU 33 42 The entire coastlines of the islands of West Burra, East Burra and Tondra together with a 20m inland strip was surveyed during May-June 1995. The aim was to locate and identify sites and areas of archaeology either currently subject to, or under threat from coastal erosion.
West Burra: Thirty-five sites were identified, including cairns, dykes, burnt mounds, and prehistoric houses. Of interest were two extensive midden areas close to the modern settlement at Papil. Fragments of pottery, apparently of Iron Age date were recovered from the eroding cliff section.
Sponsor: Shetland Amenity Trust.
EASE 1995.
Field Visit (1984)
See also HU33SE 43
About 10m south west of the burnt mound, HU33SE 15, is a small oval mound oriented north east-south west and measuring c.5.5m long, c.4m wide, and just over 1m high.
J W Hedges 1984
Field Visit (1995)
West Burra: Thirty-five sites were identified, including cairns, dykes, burnt mounds, and prehistoric houses. Of interest were two extensive midden areas close to the modern settlement at Papil. Fragments of pottery, apparently of Iron Age date were recovered from the eroding cliff section.
Sponsor: Shetland Amenity Trust.
EASE 1995.
