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Loch of Breck settlement is an ancient settlement located 360 metres south-southwest of Liradale in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early human occupation in the Shetland Islands, though detailed archaeological investigation of this particular location remains limited in the published scholarly record. Its designation by Historic Environment Scotland reflects recognition of its archaeological importance within the broader pattern of settlement in Shetland. Further archaeological work would be required to establish with precision the date and character of the structures at this location.
Loch of Breck,settlement 360m SSW of Liradale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6158. View the official record →
Loch of Breck settlement is an ancient settlement located 360 metres south-southwest of Liradale in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6158.
Loch of Breck,settlement 360m SSW of Liradale 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 SM6158.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stanesland,standing stone and burnt mound (0.7 km), Littlure, burnt mound (0.7 km), Voe of Footabrough, broch 310m ESE of Footabrough (1.5 km).
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