2011
HU5240 : Site of ancient broch, Noss-sound
taken 15 years ago, near to Brough, Bressay, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Site of ancient broch, Noss-sound
This little lump is the site of an ancient broch of which scant evidence remains. The lump itself may have been created by the people who built the broch, or as a result of the broch's demolition - or it may be a natural feature that was adapted by the broch-builders - you'll need an archaeologist to give you better information I'm afraid.
See Canmore website for more information: Link
See Canmore website for more information: Link
Bressay :: HU5040
The Isle of Bressay lies just off the eastern coast of Mainland, Shetland opposite the capital of Lerwick and effectively protecting that town and its harbour from the excesses of the weather. The sea between the two is the Sound of Bressay, and a regular ferry service plies the short trip between them.
Bressay is quite a large island being about 10.8 miles² (2805 ha) making it the 5th largest of the constituent islands of Shetland after Mainland, Yell, Unst and Fetlar. It has about 400 inhabitants, and some industry mostly the fish processing plant in the northwest of the island.
The highest point on the island is Ward of Bressay which achieves 741' (226m)
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- Grid Square
- HU5240, 24 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Rob Farrow (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 31 August, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 29 November, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
HU 5281 4096 [10m precision]
WGS84: 60:8.9837N 1:3.0430W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: HU 5282 4100
- View Direction
- South-southwest (about 202 degrees)
