Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClumlie,burnt mound 390m WNW of
Burnt mound

Clumlie,burnt mound 390m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM3726
Site type
Burnt mound
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Clumlie burnt mound is a Bronze Age archaeological site located in Shetland, Scotland, situated approximately 390 metres west-north-west of Clumlie. Burnt mounds are characteristic prehistoric monuments consisting of heaps of fire-cracked stone, typically associated with cooking or heating activities and dating primarily to the Bronze Age, though some may have had later use. This example represents the material culture and subsistence practices of Shetland's Bronze Age inhabitants. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the national designation HES INSPIRE SM3726.

Clumlie,burnt mound 390m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3726. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clumlie,burnt mound 390m WNW of?

Clumlie burnt mound is a Bronze Age archaeological site located in Shetland, Scotland, situated approximately 390 metres west-north-west of Clumlie. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3726.

Who is responsible for protecting Clumlie,burnt mound 390m WNW of?

Clumlie,burnt mound 390m WNW 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 SM3726.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clumlie,burnt mound 390m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town (5.4 km), Links of Quendale, burnt mound 660m WNW of summit of Ward Hill (5.6 km), Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW of (5.9 km).

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