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Swinster

Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Site Name Swinster

Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Alternative Name(s) Swinister

Canmore ID 864

Site Number HU38SW 10

NGR HU 336 806

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Swinster, HU38SW 10, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto
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Administrative Areas

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

Archaeology Notes

HU38SW 10 336 806.

Turf-covered, slightly crescentic mound, 14m diameter 50m S of cottages, 50m W of A970.

R P Winham 1978.

Activities

Field Visit (1978)

Turf-covered, slightly crescentic mound, 14m diameter 50m S of cottages, 50m W of A970.

R P Winham 1978.

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