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English: Standing stone between Lochs of Asta and Tingwall Human achievement of a couple of thousands year ago with modern aerogenerators on the Hill of Burradale beyond.
The stone is known locally known as Murder Stone. In 'A Guide to Prehistoric and Viking Shetland' by Neil Fojut it states: "There is a tale, probably recently invented, which relates a Norse tradition of a pardon for murderers who could run from the Law Ting Holm to the Murder Stone unscathed, against the efforts of the victim's family and friends". |
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| Author | Mike Pennington |
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