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Yell, Cullivoe

Church (18th Century)(Possible)

Site Name Yell, Cullivoe

Classification Church (18th Century)(Possible)

Alternative Name(s) Down Herra

Canmore ID 72

Site Number HP50SW 13

NGR HP 54 02

NGR Description HP c. 54 02

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

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

Archaeology Notes

HP50SW 13 c. 54 02.

St Olaf's Church the successor to St Olaf's Church (HP50SW 1) which became disused in 1750. In use until 1825-6.

Information from Shetland Museum Card Index and Annotated 6" map

This may be the same as the Chapel site at 'Down Herra', (the old name for the S part of Cullivoe) noted by Mr Tulloch, P.O., Gutcher Yell of which there is no trace.

Visited by OS 8 May 1969.

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