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Burwick

Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)

Site Name Burwick

Classification Chambered Cairn (Neolithic)

Canmore ID 715

Site Number HU34SE 6

NGR HU 392 411

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

HU34SE 6 392 411.

Heel-shaped chambered cairn, 0.5m high, 8 by 10m across facade. Cruciform chamber. Entrance and facade face SSE. 200m W of deserted cottages at Burwick.

R P Winham 1978.

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