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Freswick Links is a Viking settlement located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland, dating to the Norse period of settlement in the Northern Isles and northern mainland Scotland. The site comprises the remains of Norse structures, including a hall and associated buildings, which have yielded artefacts indicative of Scandinavian occupation and material culture. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of domestic activity and craft working, demonstrating the character of Norse settlement in this region during the medieval period. The site is significant for understanding Viking and Norse settlement patterns in northern Scotland and the interaction between Scandinavian settlers and the indigenous population during the Viking Age and early medieval period.
Freswick Links,Viking settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2535. View the official record →
Freswick Links is a Viking settlement located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland, dating to the Norse period of settlement in the Northern Isles and northern mainland Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2535.
Freswick Links,Viking settlement 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 SM2535.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ness Broch,broch near Ness Head (1 km), Bucholly Castle (1.8 km), Skirza Head, broch 290m SE of Craigwell (1.9 km).
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