Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBurnside,burnt mound 300m S of Crows Nest
Burnt mound 300m s of crows nest

Burnside,burnt mound 300m S of Crows Nest

Scotland
HES SM6151
Site type
Burnt mound 300m s of crows nest
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Burnside is a burnt mound situated approximately 300 metres south of Crows Nest in Shetland, Scotland. Burnt mounds are archaeological features typically dating to the Bronze Age and Iron Age, comprising accumulations of fire-cracked stones mixed with charcoal and organic debris. Such monuments are interpreted as the remains of heating installations used for processing food, particularly the boiling of water for cooking purposes, or for other industrial activities. The Burnside example contributes to the broader understanding of prehistoric settlement and subsistence practices in the Shetland Islands.

Burnside,burnt mound 300m S of Crows Nest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6151. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnside,burnt mound 300m S of Crows Nest?

Burnside is a burnt mound situated approximately 300 metres south of Crows Nest in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6151.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnside,burnt mound 300m S of Crows Nest?

Burnside,burnt mound 300m S of Crows Nest 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 SM6151.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnside,burnt mound 300m S of Crows Nest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gateside,chambered cairn 70m N of (1.1 km), Watch Hill,cairn (2.2 km), Grevasand,house 250m ESE of Bitch Geo,Ness of Hillswick (2.4 km).

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