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Fair Isle

Structure (20th Century)(Possible)

Site Name Fair Isle

Classification Structure (20th Century)(Possible)

Alternative Name(s) Fair Isle, Site 12

Canmore ID 3699

Site Number HZ16NE 12

NGR HZ 19888 69908

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

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

Archaeology Notes

HZ16NE 12 1988 6991.

Semi-concealed concrete base on foundation c.2 x 2m. Considerable soil/turf cover. Military (?) and related to HZ16NE 11?

J R Hunter 1984.

The concrete base on foundation may relate to a smll Nissen hut and a possible structure which are visible on a RAF WW II vertical air photograph (WL 10, 2 87, flown 4 July 1942) in an area NE of the Skadan Lighthouse (HZ16NE 21).

An unroofed building is also shown on the current OS 1:25000 scale Exploreer map at HZ 19913 69873.

Information from RCAHMS (DE), March 2006

Activities

Field Visit (1984)

Semi-concealed concrete base on foundation c.2 x 2m. Considerable soil/turf cover. Military (?) and related to HZ16NE 11?

J R Hunter 1984.

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