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Birrier is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 250 metres north-west of the Loch of Birriesgirt in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents an early occupation of the Shetland landscape, though precise dating and detailed characterisation of the settlement remains limited in the published archaeological record. The remains consist of structural features typical of prehistoric domestic occupation in the northern isles, reflecting patterns of settlement and land use during the early periods of human habitation in this region. The site's location near freshwater resources would have been significant for subsistence activities in prehistoric Shetland.
Birrier,settlement 250m NW of Loch of Birriesgirt is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3966. View the official record →
Birrier is a prehistoric settlement located approximately 250 metres north-west of the Loch of Birriesgirt in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3966.
Birrier,settlement 250m NW of Loch of Birriesgirt is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3966.
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