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Girnieclett is a prehistoric mound situated 300 metres east-south-east of Mell Head on the island of Stroma in Caithness, Scotland. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database as SM9764. The site remains poorly documented in the wider archaeological literature, and its precise dating and original function require further investigation. Its designation reflects its identification as a potentially significant prehistoric feature within the landscape of this remote northern Scottish island.
Girnieclett, mound 300m ESE of Mell Head, Stroma is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9764. View the official record →
Girnieclett is a prehistoric mound situated 300 metres east-south-east of Mell Head on the island of Stroma in Caithness, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9764.
Girnieclett, mound 300m ESE of Mell Head, Stroma 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 SM9764.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Mestag, fortified sea-stack, Stroma (0.4 km), Cairn Hill, burnt mound near head of Castle Geo, Stroma (1.8 km), Stroma Lighthouse,chambered cairn SW of,Island of Stroma (3.2 km).
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