Scheduled MonumentsScotlandErne's Ward, house 270m WNW of
House

Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM3723
Site type
House
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW of, is an ancient house located in Shetland, Scotland. The site is recorded in the national heritage database as a prehistoric or early historic domestic structure, though the precise dating and cultural affiliation require archaeological investigation for definitive classification. As with many rural Shetland dwellings of remote antiquity, the structure represents settlement patterns characteristic of the islands' early occupation phases. The site's designation reflects its importance to understanding the archaeological landscape and domestic architecture of Shetland's pre-medieval periods.

Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3723. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW of?

Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW of, is an ancient house located in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3723.

Who is responsible for protecting Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW of?

Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW 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 SM3723.

What other scheduled monuments are near Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Erne's Ward, house 150m WSW of (0.2 km), Links of Quendale, burnt mound 660m WNW of summit of Ward Hill (0.3 km), Toab, broch N of The Knowe (1.1 km).

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