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Prehistoric house

Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W of

Scotland
HES SM3480
Site type
Prehistoric house
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Culsetter is a prehistoric house located approximately 250 metres west of Culsetter in Shetland, Scotland. The structure dates to the prehistoric period and represents domestic settlement evidence from the islands' early inhabitation. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's records (HES INSPIRE SM3480), reflecting its archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic life in Shetland. Little detailed information about its specific physical characteristics or precise dating has been widely published in accessible scholarly sources, though its survival and scheduling indicate it retains archaeological value for the study of northern Scottish prehistory.

Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3480. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W of?

Culsetter is a prehistoric house located approximately 250 metres west of Culsetter in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3480.

Who is responsible for protecting Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W of?

Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W 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 SM3480.

What other scheduled monuments are near Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Skeo of Gossaford,cairn 400m W of Busta (1.1 km), Houll,house 90m SW of,Roe Sound (1.3 km), Burravoe,broch on NW promontory,Brae (2.7 km).

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