Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuskerry, settlement 315m ESE of Loch of Dinnapow
Settlement 315m ese of loch of dinnapow

Auskerry, settlement 315m ESE of Loch of Dinnapow

Scotland
HES SM13388
Site type
Settlement 315m ese of loch of dinnapow
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Auskerry is an ancient settlement located 315 metres east-south-east of Loch of Dinnapow in Orkney, Scotland. The site represents evidence of prehistoric or early historic occupation in the archipelago, though detailed information regarding its specific period of activity and structural remains remains limited in the published archaeological record. Like many settlement sites across Orkney, Auskerry would have been positioned to take advantage of local resources and landscape features characteristic of settlement patterns in the Northern Isles during antiquity.

Auskerry, settlement 315m ESE of Loch of Dinnapow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13388. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auskerry, settlement 315m ESE of Loch of Dinnapow?

Auskerry is an ancient settlement located 315 metres east-south-east of Loch of Dinnapow in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13388.

Who is responsible for protecting Auskerry, settlement 315m ESE of Loch of Dinnapow?

Auskerry, settlement 315m ESE of Loch of Dinnapow 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 SM13388.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auskerry, settlement 315m ESE of Loch of Dinnapow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auskerry, standing stone 160m NW of Chapel Geo (0.2 km), Auskerry, long cist 95m W of Whale Geo (0.2 km), Auskerry, settlement 165m SSW of Loch of Dinnapow (0.3 km).

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