Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCollafirth Ness,house 150m S of Noness Head
House 150m s of noness head

Collafirth Ness,house 150m S of Noness Head

Scotland
HES SM3465
Site type
House 150m s of noness head
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Collafirth Ness is an ancient house located 150 metres south of Noness Head in Shetland, Scotland. The site, recorded under Historic Environment Scotland designation SM3465, represents domestic settlement from the prehistoric or early historic period in the Northern Isles. The structure's precise dating and cultural context require reference to archaeological survey records, as the exposed coastal location of such settlement is characteristic of Shetland's long history of habitation from Neolithic times onwards.

Collafirth Ness,house 150m S of Noness Head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3465. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Collafirth Ness,house 150m S of Noness Head?

Collafirth Ness is an ancient house located 150 metres south of Noness Head in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3465.

Who is responsible for protecting Collafirth Ness,house 150m S of Noness Head?

Collafirth Ness,house 150m S of Noness Head 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 SM3465.

What other scheduled monuments are near Collafirth Ness,house 150m S of Noness Head?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lunna,two burnt mounds 400m NW of (2.6 km), Lunna,burnt mound 230m W of (2.7 km), Chapel Knowe, earthworks, church and graves 40m WNW of Lunna Church (2.9 km).

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