West Burra, Southerhouse
Mound (Period Unassigned)
Site Name West Burra, Southerhouse
Classification Mound (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 664
Site Number HU33SE 68
NGR HU 3813 3482
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Lerwick
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HU33SE 68 3813 3482
See also HU33SE 43
The earth mound, which connects House I and II ( ?HU33SE 65-6) extends
c.24m to the east, has a maximum width of c.13m and attains a height of c.2m. It is possible that it consists of debris resulting from the ferrying of peat from East Burra.
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.
