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Mid FieldStanding Stone / Menhir
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Visited 9th May 2014 When picking a megalith to visit just on the basis of that intriguing gothic script saying ‘standing stone’ on the O.S. map you never know quite what you are going to get. But in the case of Mid Field what you get is a fine stone in a beautiful setting looking out over South Voe. On the drive down West Burra we had a close encounter with an otter, which ran out across the road right in front of the car (fortunately we managed to stop in time!). It really is picturesque here. As Carl mentions in his fieldnote the stone is easy to spot from the minor road south of Bridge End. We pulled up in a passing place almost adjacent to the stone, and at first I head down to the end of the fence to access the field via a gate. On getting there though I notice an assemblage of sheep pen fencing forming an enclosure next to the gate, with visions of the whole lot collapsing were I to clamber over it, I think again. Never one to be deterred though when it comes to visiting stones I turn to plan B, and looking as if I’m about to emulate a John Cleesesque silly walk, manage to step over the relatively low fence. There are no sheep in the field today though, only three rather friendly Shetland ponies. The stone is fin shaped and angled towards the loch below, with the surrounding hills providing an impressive backdrop. With this stone it’s all about the location, the relatively modest proportions of the stone belying the overall impact it has when you are here. Burra is only around ten miles from Lerwick, and easily accessible, and I can only echo Carl’s words and say come and pay it a visit! |
Posted by Ravenfeather11th May 2014ce |
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Visited 15.6.12 Directions: From Hamnavoe (B9074) take the minor road south to the hamlet of Bridge End. Take the left fork after the telephone box and the stone is in a field on your left. Easily spotted and access is via a simple hop over the fence. This is a beautiful area of Shetland and is well worth a visit. In my humble opinion this is the best standing stone on Shetland. It is approx 2.5m high x 1.5m across and covered in masses of ‘hairy’ lichen The stone is in a stunning location (ignoring the nearby buildings) with fantastic views of lochs and mountains. Great stone – great spot. In a word – visit! |
Posted by CARL 25th July 2012ce |
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