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 the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9HW).
- What is Burraland, promontory fort?
- Burraland, promontory fort — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burraland, promontory fort?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9HW.
- Is Burraland, promontory fort free to visit?
- Yes, Burraland, promontory fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burraland, promontory fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9HW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.