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Archaeology Shetland

@archshet.bsky.social
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We are a community group dedicated to the exploration and celebration of Shetland's rich heritage. www.archaeologyshetland.org

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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
We've been monitoring the eroding broch at Channerwick since we first excavated it in 2015 with @coastarch.bsky.social. Yesterday we were back to record it again as it's seen substantial erosion and collapse in the easterly gales this winter. To find out more search 'Channerwick Broch' online.
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
We are partnered with the Shetland Museum for our latest free talk. Thurs 5th May 7.30pm 25 yrs ago archivist Brian Smith wrote about the arrival of Vikings in Shetland and Orkney, now he reviews the current state of the debate Please prebook www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk/events/talk-....
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Our first talk of 2026. Artificial Beaches - Shetland's Forgotten History January 15th, 7pm, Islesburgh Community Centre Join us as John Goodlad explains why they were made, who built them and when. This will be a fascinating discussion of an under-researched area of our history.
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
⭐ Experimental Archaeology on a Grand Scale: reconstructing a Viking-age sail A talk by Shetland Museum & Archives' Carol Christiansen. 💫Thursday, December 4th, 7pm at Islesburgh Community Centre 📸 Image: ship's figurehead graffiti found at Jarlshof, now in the National Museum of Scotland.
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
🎃 Archaeology Shetland AGM 🎃 October 30th, 7pm-8:30pm Islesburgh Community Centre Lerwick Please join us for our 10th Anniversary AGM for a year and decade in review. This will be followed by our annual Halloween themed short presentation. Everyone welcome.
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Free entry to Jarlshof for local visitors (ZE postcodes) on Sunday 7th September to celebrate 100 years of state care!
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Another great day out, survey work around Priesthoulland, Eshaness. #communityarchaeology #shetlandarchaeology #shetlandheritage #croftingheritage
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
End of day three with @coastarch.bsky.social and we're starting to record the site, digging again tomorrow morning and then it'll be finishing off the recording and backfilling the site. #communityarchaeology #shetlandarchaeology @digitscotland.bsky.social
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Gletness Day 2 with @coastarch.bsky.social
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Still opportunities to get involved in coastal heritage survey walks in Yell (4-6 June) contact Joanna on jh105@st-andrews.ac.uk #communityarchaeology #coastalmonitoring #shetlandarchaeology
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Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Surveying the meal roads - a year long project for 2025. Contact us if you would like to take part.
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