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Fara, Thomson's Hill

Military Installation (20th Century)

Site Name Fara, Thomson's Hill

Classification Military Installation (20th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Fara 4

Canmore ID 71704

Site Number ND39NW 45

NGR ND 3272 9573

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish Walls And Flotta
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

Archaeology Notes

ND39NW 45 3272 9573

Grassy area c. 6 x 3m north of track. Some evidence of stone walling around edges. Parallel line of edging stones through centre suggests central passageway. Some tumble visible. Large iron ring visible at north end. Possible entrance on south side towards trackway. Presumed military

J R Hunter, S J Dockrill and J I McKinley 1982.

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