Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnowes of Euro, mounds 340m SW of Appietown, Gorsness
Mounds 340m sw of appietown, gorsness

Knowes of Euro, mounds 340m SW of Appietown, Gorsness

Scotland
HES SM1313
Site type
Mounds 340m sw of appietown, gorsness
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knowes of Euro is a Bronze Age burial mound complex situated approximately 340 metres southwest of Appietown in the parish of Gorsness, Orkney, Scotland. The site comprises multiple mounds typical of Orkney's prehistoric funerary landscape, reflecting the region's distinctive burial practices during the Bronze Age period. The monument is protected under the Historic Environment Scotland record system and represents an important element of Orkney's Neolithic and Bronze Age archaeological heritage, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and ritual practices in the northern islands during prehistoric times.

Knowes of Euro, mounds 340m SW of Appietown, Gorsness is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1313. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knowes of Euro, mounds 340m SW of Appietown, Gorsness?

Knowes of Euro is a Bronze Age burial mound complex situated approximately 340 metres southwest of Appietown in the parish of Gorsness, Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1313.

Who is responsible for protecting Knowes of Euro, mounds 340m SW of Appietown, Gorsness?

Knowes of Euro, mounds 340m SW of Appietown, Gorsness 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 SM1313.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knowes of Euro, mounds 340m SW of Appietown, Gorsness?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burness,broch & chapel 200m S of (4.1 km), Damsay, St Mary's Chapel (5.2 km), Quanterness, chambered cairn and prehistoric house 50m NW of (5.9 km).

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