Scheduled MonumentsScotlandEarls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House
Neolithic · Long cairn & windmill ssw of east house

Earls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House

Scotland
HES SM1260
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Long cairn & windmill ssw of east house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Earls Knoll is a Neolithic long cairn situated south-southwest of East House in Orkney, Scotland. The monument consists of a chambered cairn of the type characteristic of Orkney's Neolithic period, dating to the fourth millennium BC. Long cairns of this character typically served communal burial purposes and represent significant architectural investments by early farming communities. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance as evidence of Orkney's early settlement and funerary practices during the Neolithic era.

Earls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House?

Earls Knoll is a Neolithic long cairn situated south-southwest of East House in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1260.

What period does Earls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House date from?

Earls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a long cairn & windmill ssw of east house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Earls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House?

Earls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House 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 SM1260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earls Knoll,long cairn & windmill SSW of East House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Papa Stronsay, burnt mound 500m E of Mill (0.3 km), Papa Stronsay, kelp kiln 120m N of Mill (0.7 km), Doocot Knowe,broch,Papa Stronsay (0.8 km).

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