Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHoull,house 90m SW of,Roe Sound
House 90m sw of,roe sound

Houll,house 90m SW of,Roe Sound

Scotland
HES SM3479
Site type
House 90m sw of,roe sound
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Houll is an ancient house situated approximately 90 metres southwest of Roe Sound in Shetland, Scotland. The monument represents domestic settlement of prehistoric or early historic date in the Shetland Islands, reflecting the pattern of habitation in these remote northern communities. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database as a scheduled monument, indicating its archaeological significance and protected status. Further detailed characterisation of the structure's specific period, constructional features, and cultural context would require reference to specialist archaeological survey records held by Historic Environment Scotland.

Houll,house 90m SW of,Roe Sound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3479. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Houll,house 90m SW of,Roe Sound?

Houll is an ancient house situated approximately 90 metres southwest of Roe Sound in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3479.

Who is responsible for protecting Houll,house 90m SW of,Roe Sound?

Houll,house 90m SW of,Roe Sound 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 SM3479.

What other scheduled monuments are near Houll,house 90m SW of,Roe Sound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Swarbacks Head,gun emplacements (6.3 km), Vementry,chambered cairn,Muckle Ward (6.7 km), East Burra Firth,broch,Aith Voe (8.6 km).

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