Old Scatness Broch

Old Scatness Broch

Old Scatness is an Iron Age archeological site in the South Mainland of Shetland, 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 Bradford University. At the heart of the site is the remains of an Iron Age tower or Broch.

External links

* [http://www.shetland-heritage.co.uk/amenitytrust/archaeology/scatness/oldscatness.html Amenity Trust Website]
* [http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/shetland/oldscatnessbroch/index.html Undiscovered Scotland Website]
* [http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/archsci/field_proj/scat/ University of Bradford Website]

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* This article is based on http://shetlopedia.com/Old_Scatness_Broch a GFDL wiki.


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