Jarlshof

Local nameJarlshof
LocationCity of Edinburgh, UK

Jarlshof is the best-known prehistoric archaeological site in Shetland, Scotland. It lies in Sumburgh, Mainland, Shetland and has been described as "one of the most remarkable archaeological sites ever excavated in the British Isles". It contains remains dating from 2500 BC up to the 17th century AD.

The Bronze Age settlers left evidence of several small oval houses with thick stone walls and various artefacts including a decorated bone object. The Iron Age ruins include several different types of structures, including a broch and a defensive wall around the site. The Pictish period provides various works of art including a painted pebble and a symbol stone.

Tags Archaeological SiteRuinsHistoricalArchaeological MuseumHistoric Scotland Explorer PassHistory MuseumNature ReserveHeritageSettlementPaidMedieval VillagePrehistoricProtected Area
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Opening hours

Apr - Sep:
Daily: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
Last entry: 5 pm

Oct - Mar:
Daily: 9.30 am to dusk (will vary day on day)

Admission

Adult £5.50
Child £3.30
Concession £4.40

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarlshof

Info https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/jarlshof-prehistoric-and-norse-settlement/

Phone +44 1950 460112

Coordinates 59°52'9.741" N -1°17'27.71" E

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