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The prehistoric houses situated 560 metres and 685 metres north-north-west of Islesburgh in Shetland represent domestic settlement evidence from the prehistoric period in the Northern Isles. The structures are characteristic of Shetland's early settlement patterns, with archaeological investigation having identified the remains of stone-built dwellings typical of the islands' prehistoric communities. These sites contribute to understanding of prehistoric domestic architecture and settlement organisation in Scotland's northernmost regions during periods when such structures formed the primary habitation of the islands' populations. The archaeological designation and recording of these remains reflects their importance as evidence for the material culture and settlement history of Shetland's earliest inhabitants.
Islesburgh, prehistoric houses 560m and 685m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3487. View the official record →
The prehistoric houses situated 560 metres and 685 metres north-north-west of Islesburgh in Shetland represent domestic settlement evidence from the prehistoric period in the Northern Isles. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3487.
Islesburgh, prehistoric houses 560m and 685m NNW 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 SM3487.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W of (2.1 km), Culsetter,house 100m WSW of (2.2 km), Culsetter, prehistoric house 130m S of (2.3 km).
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