Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Burraland, promontory fort
Burraland, promontory fort — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Iain Lees — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burraland, promontory fort is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Burraland is an archaeological site located on a promontory in the Scottish Islands. This fort dates back to ancient times and provides insight into early settlement patterns in the region. Its strategic position suggests it served both defensive and residential purposes.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.9915, -1.2007
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/12902673186 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burraland, promontory fort?
- Burraland, promontory fort is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.9915°, -1.2007°.
- Is Burraland, promontory fort free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Burraland, promontory fort is free.