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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 →
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.
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.
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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