Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk
Settlement 275m ne of and st thomas's kirk

Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk

Scotland
HES SM1420
Site type
Settlement 275m ne of and st thomas's kirk
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hall of Rendall is an ancient settlement located approximately 275 metres north-east of St Thomas's Kirk in the parish of Rendall, Orkney. The site represents a significant archaeological locality within Orkney's settlement archaeology, reflecting patterns of habitation in the islands during the medieval and possibly earlier periods. The precise dating and extent of occupation at Hall of Rendall remain subjects of archaeological investigation, though the site's proximity to the kirk suggests sustained settlement activity in this locality across successive periods of occupation.

Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1420. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk?

Hall of Rendall is an ancient settlement located approximately 275 metres north-east of St Thomas's Kirk in the parish of Rendall, Orkney. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1420.

Who is responsible for protecting Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk?

Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk 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 SM1420.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Puldrite, two mounds 280m NNW of (2.6 km), Varme Dale, mounds 470m ESE of Gorn (3.1 km), North Wald, mounds and burnt mounds 350m NNE of (4.6 km).

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