Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHamnavoe,burnt mound 300m ESE of Manic
Burnt mound 300m ese of manic

Hamnavoe,burnt mound 300m ESE of Manic

Scotland
HES SM6063
Site type
Burnt mound 300m ese of manic
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hamnavoe is a burnt mound situated approximately 300 metres south-east of Manic in Shetland, Scotland. The site comprises a mound formed by the accumulation of heat-fractured stone and charred material, characteristic of Bronze Age cooking and processing sites known across northern Britain. Such burnt mounds, also termed cooking mounds or fulachtaí fia in Celtic regions, typically date to the Bronze Age and represent evidence of thermal technology employed for heating water and preparing food or textiles. The Hamnavoe example contributes to the archaeological record of Shetland's prehistoric settlement patterns and subsistence practices during this period.

Hamnavoe,burnt mound 300m ESE of Manic is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hamnavoe,burnt mound 300m ESE of Manic?

Hamnavoe is a burnt mound situated approximately 300 metres south-east of Manic in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6063.

Who is responsible for protecting Hamnavoe,burnt mound 300m ESE of Manic?

Hamnavoe,burnt mound 300m ESE of Manic 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 SM6063.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hamnavoe,burnt mound 300m ESE of Manic?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Muckla Water,chambered cairn 800m ESE of Priesthoulland,Esha Ness (2.2 km), Black Water,settlement and field system,Esha Ness (2.2 km), March Cairn,chambered cairn 650m SE of Priesthoulland,Esha Ness (2.4 km).

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