Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma
Medieval · Burnt mound near head of castle geo, stroma

Cairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma

Scotland
HES SM9765
Period
Medieval
Site type
Burnt mound near head of castle geo, stroma
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cairn Hill is a burnt mound situated near the head of Castle Geo on the island of Stroma in Caithness, Scotland. The monument comprises accumulated stones and charred material typical of Iron Age or Norse period burnt mounds, structures created through repeated heating and cooling of rocks in processing activities, most commonly associated with cooking or metalworking. The site's location on Stroma, an island with significant Norse settlement evidence, suggests occupation during the medieval Norse period, though the exact chronology and primary function of this particular mound remain subjects for further archaeological investigation. Such burnt mounds are important indicators of settlement patterns and subsistence practices in northern Scotland during prehistoric and early medieval times.

Cairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9765. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma?

Cairn Hill is a burnt mound situated near the head of Castle Geo on the island of Stroma in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9765.

What period does Cairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma date from?

Cairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a burnt mound near head of castle geo, stroma. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma?

Cairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma 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 SM9765.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Girnieclett, mound 300m ESE of Mell Head, Stroma (1.8 km), Castle Mestag, fortified sea-stack, Stroma (2 km), Stroma Lighthouse,chambered cairn SW of,Island of Stroma (2.3 km).

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