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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

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

Archaeology Notes

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.

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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.

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