Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHoulland, prehistoric house 320m E of
Prehistoric house

Houlland, prehistoric house 320m E of

Scotland
HES SM3588
Site type
Prehistoric house
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Houlland prehistoric house is a Neolithic or Bronze Age domestic structure located on the Shetland Islands. The site lies approximately 320 metres east of Houlland and represents evidence of early settlement patterns in the northern isles during the prehistoric period. Such structures are significant for understanding the development of permanent or semi-permanent habitation in Shetland during the second and third millennia before Christ. The house remains have been recorded and scheduled as an ancient monument of archaeological importance by Historic Environment Scotland.

Houlland, prehistoric house 320m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3588. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Houlland, prehistoric house 320m E of?

Houlland prehistoric house is a Neolithic or Bronze Age domestic structure located on the Shetland Islands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3588.

Who is responsible for protecting Houlland, prehistoric house 320m E of?

Houlland, prehistoric house 320m E 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 SM3588.

What other scheduled monuments are near Houlland, prehistoric house 320m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Benston,house 600m W of (0.7 km), Broch of Benston, broch 380m NW of Nesting Primary School (0.7 km), Trowie Loch, burnt mound complex 225m WSW of Vadill Cottage (1.1 km).

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