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Knowe of Hamar is a burnt mound located 300 metres east-south-east of Innister in Orkney, Scotland. Burnt mounds of this type are typically Bronze Age or Iron Age in date, formed from the accumulated debris of heating stones in water for cooking and processing purposes. The site comprises a mound of fire-cracked stone, charcoal, and ash characteristic of such monuments, which represent evidence of ancient subsistence practices and food preparation techniques. These features are commonly found across northern Scotland and provide archaeological insight into the domestic and economic activities of prehistoric communities.
Knowe of Hamar, burnt mound, 300 m ESE of Innister is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10104. View the official record →
Knowe of Hamar is a burnt mound located 300 metres east-south-east of Innister in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10104.
Knowe of Hamar, burnt mound, 300 m ESE of Innister 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 SM10104.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knowe of Burrian, broch 190m SSW of Burrian, Rousay (6.2 km), Long Stone, standing stone, Frotoft, Rousay (6.2 km), Aiker Ness,Broch of Gurness,broch and settlement (6.7 km).
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