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Knowe Of Willil

Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Site Name Knowe Of Willil

Classification Burnt Mound (Prehistoric)

Canmore ID 958

Site Number HU42SW 4

NGR HU 4112 2105

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

Archaeology Notes

HU42SW 4 4112 2105

HU 4112 2107. A turf-covered mound, c.2.0m high, of burnt stones, known as the Knowe of Willil, and situated beside the Burn of Netherton.

Surveyed at 1/2500.

Visited by OS (RL), 8 May 1968.

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Field Visit (8 May 1968)

HU 4112 2107. A turf-covered mound, c.2.0m high, of burnt stones, known as the Knowe of Willil, and situated beside the Burn of Netherton. Surveyed at 1/2500.

Visited by OS(RL) 8th May 1968.

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