Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBurn of Mussetter,standing stone on E side of
Bronze Age · Standing stone on e side of

Burn of Mussetter,standing stone on E side of

Scotland
HES SM1356
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Standing stone on e side of
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burn of Mussetter is a Bronze Age standing stone located on the eastern side of Orkney, Scotland. The monument survives as an upright stone of the type commonly erected during the Bronze Age in the northern regions of Britain, representing a significant example of prehistoric monument construction in the Orkney Islands. Such standing stones typically served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions within Bronze Age communities. The site is registered with Historic Environment Scotland under the designation reference HES INSPIRE SM1356, ensuring its protection as a scheduled monument of archaeological importance.

Burn of Mussetter,standing stone on E side of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1356. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burn of Mussetter,standing stone on E side of?

Burn of Mussetter is a Bronze Age standing stone located on the eastern side of Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1356.

What period does Burn of Mussetter,standing stone on E side of date from?

Burn of Mussetter,standing stone on E side of dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a standing stone on e side of. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Burn of Mussetter,standing stone on E side of?

Burn of Mussetter,standing stone on E side of 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 SM1356.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burn of Mussetter,standing stone on E side of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sandhill, chambered cairn 300m W of, Eday (0.5 km), Eday Church Hall, chambered cairn 260m WNW of (0.6 km), The Manse, chambered cairn and church 330m WNW of, Eday (0.7 km).

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