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Kame of Isbister is a prehistoric settlement located at Burravoe in Shetland, Scotland. The site comprises structural remains dating to the Neolithic period, representing an important example of early settlement activity in Shetland's archaeological record. The settlement's physical character reflects the domestic arrangements of prehistoric communities inhabiting the northern islands, with evidence of occupation phases that contribute to understanding of early agricultural and pastoral societies in the far north of Britain. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation system.
Kame of Isbister,settlement,Burravoe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3880. View the official record →
Kame of Isbister is a prehistoric settlement located at Burravoe in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3880.
Kame of Isbister,settlement,Burravoe 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 SM3880.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fedeland,fishing station and prehistoric house at Isle of Fethaland (2.8 km), Haa, Skelberry, burnt mound 310m NNE of (4.8 km), Trowie Knowe chambered cairn (6.3 km).
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