Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnowe of Midgarth, settlement and cairn
Settlement and cairn

Knowe of Midgarth, settlement and cairn

Scotland
HES SM1303
Site type
Settlement and cairn
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Knowe of Midgarth is a Neolithic settlement and cairn located in Orkney, Scotland. The site comprises archaeological remains including a cairn structure and evidence of prehistoric habitation dating to the Neolithic period. As part of Orkney's rich archaeological heritage, the site represents the settlement patterns and burial practices of early agricultural communities in the northern British Isles. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM1303.

Knowe of Midgarth, settlement and cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knowe of Midgarth, settlement and cairn?

Knowe of Midgarth is a Neolithic settlement and cairn located in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1303.

Who is responsible for protecting Knowe of Midgarth, settlement and cairn?

Knowe of Midgarth, settlement and cairn 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 SM1303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knowe of Midgarth, settlement and cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knowe of Lyron, mound 120m WNW of Lyron Cottage (4.1 km), Sandyhall, mounds S of (4.2 km), Knowes of Euro, mounds 340m SW of Appietown, Gorsness (5 km).

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