West Burra, Hogaland Wester
Mound (Period Unassigned)
Site Name West Burra, Hogaland Wester
Classification Mound (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Wester Hogaland
Canmore ID 671
Site Number HU33SE 74
NGR HU 3709 3365
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/671
- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Lerwick
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HU33SE 74 3709 3365
See also HU33SE 43
Situated next to a stream on flat ground in the middle of present croft land 100m south of the croft of West Hogaland. The mound is oval, measures c.10 by 8m, is c.1.8m high and is oriented east-west. What it is is debatable although a local crofter mentioned recent use for potato drying.
J W Hedges 1984
