Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHard Knowe, cairn 330m N of Muness
Cairn 330m n of muness

Hard Knowe, cairn 330m N of Muness

Scotland
HES SM3598
Site type
Cairn 330m n of muness
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hard Knowe is a cairn located approximately 330 metres north of Muness in Shetland, Scotland. The monument represents Bronze Age funerary or ceremonial practice, consistent with the widespread tradition of cairn construction across northern Scotland during the later prehistoric period. The site is recorded within the national monuments register as SM3598 and forms part of the archaeological landscape surrounding the settlement at Muness, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age activity and territorial organisation in Shetland.

Hard Knowe, cairn 330m N of Muness is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3598. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hard Knowe, cairn 330m N of Muness?

Hard Knowe is a cairn located approximately 330 metres north of Muness in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3598.

Who is responsible for protecting Hard Knowe, cairn 330m N of Muness?

Hard Knowe, cairn 330m N of Muness 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 SM3598.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hard Knowe, cairn 330m N of Muness?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Freester, otter-house on headland SSE of Dykend (0.5 km), Broch of Benston, broch 380m NW of Nesting Primary School (1 km), Vassa Voe, house & enclosure 320m SSW of Seaview (1.1 km).

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