Scheduled MonumentsScotlandJamie Cheyne's Loch,homestead 50m N of
Homestead

Jamie Cheyne's Loch,homestead 50m N of

Scotland
HES SM5900
Site type
Homestead
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Jamie Cheyne's Loch Homestead is an ancient homestead located approximately 50 metres north of Jamie Cheyne's Loch in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents Iron Age or early medieval settlement activity in the northern isles, periods during which such small residential structures were characteristic of Shetland's archaeological record. The homestead survives as structural remains within the landscape, contributing to understanding of domestic settlement patterns in this remote region. Its designation by Historic Environment Scotland reflects its importance as evidence for the occupation and land use practices of early inhabitants in Shetland.

Jamie Cheyne's Loch,homestead 50m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5900. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Jamie Cheyne's Loch,homestead 50m N of?

Jamie Cheyne's Loch Homestead is an ancient homestead located approximately 50 metres north of Jamie Cheyne's Loch in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5900.

Who is responsible for protecting Jamie Cheyne's Loch,homestead 50m N of?

Jamie Cheyne's Loch,homestead 50m N 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 SM5900.

What other scheduled monuments are near Jamie Cheyne's Loch,homestead 50m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch of Houlland,homestead 190m W of (1.2 km), Loch of Asta, burnt mound 180m ESE of Peerie Asta (2.1 km), Scord Junction, burnt mound 320m SSE of Utnabrake (2.8 km).

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