Old Scatness Broch

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Wheelhouse 1
Wheelhouse 1
Wheelhouse 2 (right).
Wheelhouse 2 (right).

Old Scatness is an Iron Age archeological site in the South Mainland, near Sumburgh Airport. The site was first unearthed during construction work for airport improvements in the late 70's.

Excavation of the site was started an 1995 by students from the Bradford University. At the heart of the site is the remains of an Iron Age tower or Broch.

Fireplace in reconstructed wheelhouse 1Pic by Shetlopedian Krissie
Fireplace in reconstructed wheelhouse 1
Pic by Shetlopedian Krissie
Inside reconstructed wheelhouse 1Pic by Shetlopedian Krissie
Inside reconstructed wheelhouse 1
Pic by Shetlopedian Krissie
In parts reconstructed wheelhouse 2Pic by Shetlopedian Krissie
In parts reconstructed wheelhouse 2
Pic by Shetlopedian Krissie
The site in its winter dressPic by Shetlopedian Krissie
The site in its winter dress
Pic by Shetlopedian Krissie
Wheelhouse under excavationPic by Shetlopedian Krissie
Wheelhouse under excavation
Pic by Shetlopedian Krissie
Visitor Centre - Weaving rackPic by Shetlopedian Krissie
Visitor Centre - Weaving rack
Pic by Shetlopedian Krissie


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