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Bay of London is a prehistoric mound situated approximately 290 metres south-east of the youth hostel on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland. The monument represents a survival of Neolithic or Bronze Age settlement archaeology on the island, periods during which Orkney supported sustained human occupation and farming communities. The mound's earthwork form suggests domestic or ceremonial significance within the prehistoric landscape of Eday, though its precise chronology and original function would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM1241, reflecting its recognition as a monument of archaeological interest within Orkney's rich prehistoric heritage.
Bay of London, mound 290m SE of Youth Hostel, Eday is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1241. View the official record →
Bay of London is a prehistoric mound situated approximately 290 metres south-east of the youth hostel on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1241.
Bay of London, mound 290m SE of Youth Hostel, Eday 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 SM1241.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mill Hill, chambered cairn, Millbounds (1 km), Eday Church Hall, chambered cairn 260m WNW of (1.1 km), Sandhill, burnt mound 200m SE of (1.5 km).
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