Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCulsetter, prehistoric house 130m S of
Prehistoric house

Culsetter, prehistoric house 130m S of

Scotland
HES SM3482
Site type
Prehistoric house
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Culsetter prehistoric house is a Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic structure located in Shetland, Scotland, approximately 130 metres south of Culsetter settlement. The site represents evidence of early domestic occupation on the islands during the later prehistoric period. Like other houses of this era in Shetland, it would have served as a dwelling for a small household community, though the specific architectural details and extent of preservation at this location are not extensively documented in the readily available scholarly literature. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record and is protected as a scheduled monument, reflecting its significance as part of the archaeological heritage of Shetland's prehistoric settlement patterns.

Culsetter, prehistoric house 130m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3482. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Culsetter, prehistoric house 130m S of?

Culsetter prehistoric house is a Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic structure located in Shetland, Scotland, approximately 130 metres south of Culsetter settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3482.

Who is responsible for protecting Culsetter, prehistoric house 130m S of?

Culsetter, prehistoric house 130m S 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 SM3482.

What other scheduled monuments are near Culsetter, prehistoric house 130m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Skeo of Gossaford,cairn 400m W of Busta (0.8 km), Houll,house 90m SW of,Roe Sound (1.1 km), Burravoe,broch on NW promontory,Brae (2.4 km).

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