Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKinneil House, shell midden 350m W of
Shell midden

Kinneil House, shell midden 350m W of

Scotland
HES SM6918
Site type
Shell midden
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kinneil House, shell midden 350m W of, is a Mesolithic shell midden located in Linlithgowshire, Scotland, situated approximately 350 metres west of Kinneil House. The site represents evidence of early post-glacial human settlement and subsistence practices along the Forth estuary, with shellfish exploitation forming a significant component of the diet of hunter-gatherer communities. Shell middens of this period typically accumulate from the repeated discard of mollusc shells and other food refuse at favoured occupation sites, providing archaeological evidence of economic strategies and seasonal movement patterns during the Mesolithic period. The midden's location near Kinneil House, within an area of considerable archaeological significance, contributes to understanding patterns of prehistoric settlement in the Firth of Forth region.

Kinneil House, shell midden 350m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6918. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kinneil House, shell midden 350m W of?

Kinneil House, shell midden 350m W of, is a Mesolithic shell midden located in Linlithgowshire, Scotland, situated approximately 350 metres west of Kinneil House. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6918.

Who is responsible for protecting Kinneil House, shell midden 350m W of?

Kinneil House, shell midden 350m W 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 SM6918.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kinneil House, shell midden 350m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torphichen Bridge, mill, lade & trackway 200m NE of (7.3 km), Easter Gormyre, refuge stone, 475m ENE of (7.5 km), Craigmailing,cross slab 550m NW of (8 km).

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