Fair Isle
Flagpole (Period Unassigned), Radio Mast (20th Century)(Possible)
Site Name Fair Isle
Classification Flagpole (Period Unassigned), Radio Mast (20th Century)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Fair Isle, Site 18
Canmore ID 3704
Site Number HZ16NE 17
NGR HZ 1993 6997
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/3704
- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Dunrossness
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HZ16NE 17 1993 6997.
Wooden flagpole, formerly used for signalling to vessels. Two posts (square-sectioned) each c.3m in height set in concrete pad with flagpole pivoted inbetween at top. Flagpole c.8m high. Approximately 3m to NW subcircular area of flat stones of diameter c.3m with bronze rivet attached to centre stone. Possible conductor or former radio mast. Iron ring to S.
J R Hunter 1984.
Field Visit (1984)
Wooden flagpole, formerly used for signalling to vessels. Two posts (square-sectioned) each c.3m in height set in concrete pad with flagpole pivoted inbetween at top. Flagpole c.8m high. Approximately 3m to NW subcircular area of flat stones of diameter c.3m with bronze rivet attached to centre stone. Possible conductor or former radio mast. Iron ring to S.
J R Hunter 1984.