Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel
Medieval · Settlement 450m wsw of italian chapel

Lamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel

Scotland
HES SM6246
Period
Medieval
Site type
Settlement 450m wsw of italian chapel
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lamb Holm is a medieval settlement located in Orkney, Scotland, situated approximately 450 metres west-southwest of the Italian Chapel on the island of Lamb Holm. The settlement represents occupation and land use during the medieval period on what is now a relatively small island in the Orkney archipelago. Archaeological evidence from the site contributes to understanding the pattern of medieval settlement and agricultural activity across Orkney during this era. The specific physical remains and extent of the settlement reflect the economic and social organisation of medieval Orkney communities.

Lamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6246. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel?

Lamb Holm is a medieval settlement located in Orkney, Scotland, situated approximately 450 metres west-southwest of the Italian Chapel on the island of Lamb Holm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6246.

What period does Lamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel date from?

Lamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a settlement 450m wsw of italian chapel. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel?

Lamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel 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 SM6246.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holm Battery, coast artillery battery 195m SW of East Breckan (1.4 km), Loch of Ayre, broch at N end of,St Mary's (1.6 km), East Broch of Burray (1.8 km).

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