Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGarden,settlement 300m SSE of
Settlement

Garden,settlement 300m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM5959
Site type
Settlement
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garden is an ancient settlement located approximately 300 metres south-south-east of an unnamed garden in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents a prehistoric or early medieval occupation pattern characteristic of Shetland's settlement archaeology, though the precise dating and cultural attribution require archaeological investigation to establish definitively. The settlement's location and designation within Shetland's archaeological record contribute to understanding the distribution and nature of early human activity across the islands. Further archaeological work would be necessary to clarify the site's chronological framework and the character of occupation it represents.

Garden,settlement 300m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5959. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garden,settlement 300m SSE of?

Garden is an ancient settlement located approximately 300 metres south-south-east of an unnamed garden in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5959.

Who is responsible for protecting Garden,settlement 300m SSE of?

Garden,settlement 300m SSE 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 SM5959.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garden,settlement 300m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Croag Lee,homestead and field system 1250m NNW of Bekka Hill (3 km), Bekka Hill,chambered cairn 770m N of (3.5 km), Setter,chambered cairn 470m NE of,Seli Voe (5.2 km).

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