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Gravlaba is a Bronze Age settlement and standing stone site located in Shetland, Scotland. The site comprises a prehistoric settlement alongside associated standing stones, reflecting the ritual and domestic landscape of the Bronze Age inhabitants of the Shetland Islands. The standing stones represent the monumental expression of Bronze Age communities in this northern maritime environment, whilst the settlement evidence provides insight into the everyday activities and settlement patterns of this period. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age occupation and social practices in Shetland, an archipelago that sustained significant prehistoric populations despite its northern location.
Gravlaba,settlement and standing stones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5731. View the official record →
Gravlaba is a Bronze Age settlement and standing stone site located in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5731.
Gravlaba,settlement and standing stones dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a settlement and standing stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Gravlaba,settlement and standing stones 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 SM5731.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hockland,burnt mounds SW of (5 km), Croag Lee,homestead and field system 1250m NNW of Bekka Hill (6.2 km), Stanydale, cairns, 200m NNE of Northdykes (6.2 km).
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