Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnowe of Flaws, mound 270m SSW of Flaws
Mound 270m ssw of flaws

Knowe of Flaws, mound 270m SSW of Flaws

Scotland
HES SM1296
Site type
Mound 270m ssw of flaws
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knowe of Flaws is a prehistoric mound situated approximately 270 metres south-southwest of Flaws in Orkney, Scotland. The monument represents a burial or ceremonial structure typical of the Neolithic or Bronze Age period in the Orkney Islands, though precise dating would require archaeological investigation. Like many similar mounds in the Orkneyian landscape, it forms part of the rich archaeological heritage of ritual and funerary practices in the northern isles during prehistory. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM1296.

Knowe of Flaws, mound 270m SSW of Flaws is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knowe of Flaws, mound 270m SSW of Flaws?

Knowe of Flaws is a prehistoric mound situated approximately 270 metres south-southwest of Flaws in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1296.

Who is responsible for protecting Knowe of Flaws, mound 270m SSW of Flaws?

Knowe of Flaws, mound 270m SSW of Flaws 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 SM1296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knowe of Flaws, mound 270m SSW of Flaws?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Borwick,Brough of,broch (7.6 km), South Seatter, mound 220m NNE of, Yesnaby (8 km), Loch of Clumly, broch (8.1 km).

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