APPENDIX 13.1 SITE GAZETTEER Site No: 1 Name: Laxo Water Type of Site: Pile of stones NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 44381 64635 Description: A small pile of stones was located at the southern end of Laxo Water. These were evidently arranged in an artificial manner. However the location of these above the turf would suggest that they are of no antiquity and probably function as a modern fishermen’s marker cairn (AOC Archaeology Group 22/06/05) Laxo Water from N Site No: 2 Name: Laxo Water Type of Site: Structure NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 44373 65605 Appendix 13.1 - 1 Description: At the north-west edge of Laxo Water is an incomplete curved structure of some antiquity as the stone walls are partially buried beneath peat and turf. This structure is somewhat deteriorated but appears to have been roughly semi-circular in its original form. It is approximately 6m in diameter and abuts the edge of the loch along which is a bank of stones approximately 0.7m high. An additional small bank of stones protrudes into the water on the northern edge of this structure and may act as a breakwater (AOC Archaeology Group 22/06/05) Laxo Water Site No: 3 Name: Laxo Water Type of Site: Structure NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 4429 6548 Description: On a small protrusion of land on the western bank of Laxo Water exists a constructed bank or wall of stones. This bank has evidently fallen into partial disrepair however it currently extends across a grassy peninsular for approximately 25m. It is approximately 4m in width and 0.4m in height (AOC Archaeology Group 22/06/05). Appendix 13.1 - 2 Laxo Water Site No: 4 Name: Stone of Brecklee Type of Site: Rock outcrop NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 4368 6538 Description: The OS??? Map shows on the north-west edge of the burn of Brecklee, a small dot labelled Stone of Brecklee. At this area a large glacial erratic boulder was found. In a rough circle surrounding this stone are what appear to be a number of small standing stones erected against the natural grain of rock. It is possible that these are a natural product of glacial deposition. However the fact that they appear to focus on the large rock and that it has a name would suggest that this grouping of stones has certain significance as a ritual or territorial marker (AOC Archaeology Group 23/06/05). Appendix 13.1 - 3 Stone of Brecklee Site No: 5 Name: Segie Burn Type of Site: Building NMRS Number: HU46SW 26 Grid Reference: HU 4345 6490 Description: A small unroofed building beside Segie Burn is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Orkney & Shetland (Shetland) 1880, sheet xxxvii), but it is not shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1973). Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 30 April 2001. Visited by AOC Archaeology Group 23/06/05 not located. Site No: 6 Name: Kingshouse Alternative Names: Seggie Burn Type of Site: Building NMRS Number: HU46SW 5 Grid Reference: HU 4355 6485 Description: There is a cairn of large stones at Kinghouse, approx. 3/4 mile N up Seggie Burn, where the burn makes a right angle turn to the W. Lerwick Museum Records, P Moar 1968 Appendix 13.1 - 4 An unroofed building named Kinghouse is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Orkney & Shetland (Shetland) 1880, sheet xxxvii), but it is not shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1973). Information from RCAHMS (SAH) 30 April 2001 The remains described above consist of a roughly rectangular area approximately 8m x 5m infilled with stone rubble which presumably once formed the walls of a rectangular building. The land located at the turn of Seggie burn is somewhat greener and less boggy than surrounding land and appears to have been improved in association with the farmstead. Several circular patches of vegetation are suggestive of the former existence of circular structures on site which would quite possibly be plantiecrue. Visited by AOC 22/06/05 Kinghouse Site No: 7 Name: Segie Burn Type of Site: Enclosure NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 43676 64390 Appendix 13.1 - 5 Description: The dispersed stone remains of what was possibly a former building or enclosure were found located at HU 43676 64390. A rough rectangular shape approximately 2m x 3m can still be distinguished. A large grassy area with sporadically distributed stones surrounds the former structure and covers an area of approximately 10 x 20m (AOC Archaeology Group 23/06/05). Segie Burn Site No: 8 Name: Laxo Knowe Type of Site: Grassy Mound NMRS Number: N/A SMR Number: 7766-SN6836 Grid Reference: HU42680 64277 Description: 1) On the northern summit of Laxo Knowe is a low conical mound up to 10m in diameter. The mound is covered in greener and mossier vegetation on top of peat approximately 0.5m deep (GUARD, 2004) 2) A grassy mound is located at HU 42680 64277 on the summit of Laxo Knowe. This was recorded on an earlier field survey. However this knoll although distinct from lower ground due to its greener mossier vegetation it appears to be a natural feature Appendix 13.1 - 6 greener at its summit due to improved drainage from elevation and use as a landing and nesting place for large birds (AOC Archaeology Group 23/06/05) Laxo Knowe Site No: 9 Name: South Filla Runnie Type of Site: Military remains NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 41997 61479 Description: At the summit of South Filla Runnie (HU 41997 61479) are the remains of what appear to be a WW2 military bunker. Situated in a depression amongst a natural rock outcrop the remains consist of two end walls the north of which contains a small entranceway and the south a small drain. These walls stand to approximately 1.5 m and 2m wide at the widest point. There appear to have been no side walls to this building and the fragmentary remains of what was probably a corrugated iron roof over the whole structure can be located on the ground now somewhat overgrown with turf (AOC Archaeology Group 24/06/05). Appendix 13.1 - 7 South Filla Runnie Site No: 10 Name: Mossy Hill Type of Site: WW2 Military Remains NMRS Number: N/A SMR Number: 7728-SN6795 Grid Reference: HU 4265 6060 Description: WW2 military remains, partially buried and roughly rectangular in shape measuring 6m x 3m x 1.5m. The remains are aligned N to S and are located at the summit of Mossy Hill (HU 4265 6060) The remains are in poor condition and consist of some buried remains of corrugated iron roofing and part of two end walls. These remains were recorded during the military remains project 2002- 2004. Visited by AOC Archaeology Group 24/06/05 remains as described above. Site No: 11 Name: Meadow of Stranifield Type of Site: Drainage dykes NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 44305 59974 Appendix 13.1 - 8 Description: At Meadow of Stranifield the ground has been improved and several stone dug drainage ditches traverse the hillside and valley floor. The relative antiquity of these drainage dykes is indicated by the partially buried rock beneath the peat. The land improved by drainage ditches occupies an area measuring approximately 200m x 200m (AOC Archaeology Group 24/06/05). Meadow of Stranifield Site No: 12 Name: Quinni Loch Type of Site: Structure NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 44934 59727 Description: At the eastern edge of Quinni loch is are the remains of a low stone wall occupying the banks of the loch either side of Quinni burn which runs to the SE. This appears to be the remains of a dam designed to channel the water down into the burn. There were no visible traces of associated mill or any other structures in the vicinity. At the break in the dam where the water leaves the loch the dam survives to a height of approximately 0.5m. The dam extends for approximately 10m either side of the burn and Appendix 13.1 - 9 measures approximately 0.5m across (AOC Archaeology Group 24/06/05). Quinni Loch Site No: 13 Name: Quinni Loch Type of Site: Improved land NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 44322 59185 Description: South-west of Quinni Loch at HU 44322 59185 to HU 4298 59282 is an area of improved land traversed by field drainage dykes running W-E down an east facing slope (AOC Archaeology Group 24/06/05). Appendix 13.1 - 10 Quinni Loch Site No: 14 Name: Grunnafirth Type of Site: Enclosure NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 4778 58872 Description: At HU 5778 58872 are the remains of a rectangular structure measuring 7m x 3m. The walls stand to height of approximately 0.8m and are approximately 0.5m thick. The building is orientated on a NW-SE axis and the entrance is on the NW wall. NW of the entrance is a small wall measuring 4m x 0.5m. It seems probable that this structure forms the remains of a small out building or sheep enclosure (AOC Archaeology Group 25/06/05). Site No: 15 Name: Area Type of Site: Farmstead NMRS Number: N/A Grid Reference: HU 4581 5896 Description: A farmstead labelled as ‘Area’ is depicted on both the first and second edition Ordnance Survey maps. Associated with four unroofed structures possibly enclosures.