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The Loch of Houlland homestead is an ancient residential site located approximately 190 metres west of Loch of Houlland in Shetland, Scotland. The monument represents a vernacular dwelling of uncertain but likely medieval or early modern date, reflecting the settlement patterns characteristic of Shetland's rural landscape. The homestead survives as an archaeological site registered with Historic Environment Scotland under designation SM5721, contributing to the broader record of domestic occupation in the archipelago. Such sites are significant for understanding the history of rural habitation and land use in Shetland during periods when scattered farmsteads formed the primary pattern of settlement.
Loch of Houlland,homestead 190m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5721. View the official record →
The Loch of Houlland homestead is an ancient residential site located approximately 190 metres west of Loch of Houlland in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5721.
Loch of Houlland,homestead 190m W of 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 SM5721.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch of Asta, burnt mound 180m ESE of Peerie Asta (1.5 km), Scord Junction, burnt mound 320m SSE of Utnabrake (1.8 km), Scalloway Castle (2.5 km).
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