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Skelberry

Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Site Name Skelberry

Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 835

Site Number HU38NE 10

NGR HU 3654 8691

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

HU38NE 10 3654 8691.

At HU 3654 8691 there is a large, horseshoe-shaped burnt mound, measuring c.19.0m NW-SE by 15.0m transversely and c.2.1m maximum height.

Surveyed at 1/2500

Visited by OS(RL) 21st May 1969.

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Field Visit (21 May 1969)

At HU 3654 8691 there is a large, horseshoe-shaped burnt mound, measuring c.19.0m NW-SE by 15.0m transversely and c.2.1m maximum height.

Surveyed at 1/2500

Visited by OS(RL) 21st May 1969.

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