Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of
Burnt mound

Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM1273
Site type
Burnt mound
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of, is a Bronze Age burnt mound situated in Orkney, Scotland. Burnt mounds, also known as fulachtaí fia in Irish archaeology, are distinctive archaeological features consisting of mounds of heat-fractured stone, typically associated with prehistoric metalworking, cooking, or bathing activities. The site at Hawell represents one of many such features found across northern Scotland and attests to Bronze Age settlement and subsistence practices in the Orkney Islands. The precise function and chronology of this particular burnt mound would require specialist archaeological study for definitive characterisation beyond its basic designation as a Bronze Age monument.

Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1273. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of?

Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of, is a Bronze Age burnt mound situated in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1273.

Who is responsible for protecting Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of?

Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of 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 SM1273.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hawell, burnt mound 105m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burrody's Hill, enclosed settlement (3.2 km), Eves Howe,broch 640m N of Braebuster (3.7 km), Hillock of Garth, cairn 900m S of Garth (4.2 km).

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