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Cumbla Newgarth is a prehistoric mound situated approximately 200 metres north-north-east of Quean in Orkney, Scotland. The site comprises earthwork remains consistent with Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns common to the Orkney archipelago, though precise dating requires archaeological investigation. The mound's physical character suggests it may represent the degraded remains of a domestic structure or defensive work characteristic of settlement activity during the later prehistoric period. Further archaeological work would be necessary to establish the specific chronological phase and functional purpose of this monument.
Cumbla Newgarth, mounds, 200m NNE of Quean is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1347. View the official record →
Cumbla Newgarth is a prehistoric mound situated approximately 200 metres north-north-east of Quean in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1347.
Cumbla Newgarth, mounds, 200m NNE of Quean 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 SM1347.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burn of Selta, farmsteads, field system and associated remains (7.4 km), Diamond Cottage,defended promontory N of (7.5 km), Knowe of Onston,or Unstan,chambered cairn (7.6 km).
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