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Settlement 430m ne of ne corner of

Loch of Kirkabister,settlement 430m NE of NE corner of

Scotland
HES SM3620
Site type
Settlement 430m ne of ne corner of
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loch of Kirkabister is an ancient settlement located in Shetland, Scotland, situated approximately 430 metres north-east of the north-east corner of Loch of Kirkabister. The site represents evidence of prehistoric or early historic occupation in the archipelago, though detailed structural remains and precise dating have not been comprehensively documented in the published archaeological record. The settlement's location near a freshwater loch would have provided essential resources for subsistence, typical of Shetland's early inhabited sites. Like many Shetland settlements from this period, the site contributes to understanding the pattern of human settlement and resource exploitation across the islands during the early occupation phases.

Loch of Kirkabister,settlement 430m NE of NE corner of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3620. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch of Kirkabister,settlement 430m NE of NE corner of?

Loch of Kirkabister is an ancient settlement located in Shetland, Scotland, situated approximately 430 metres north-east of the north-east corner of Loch of Kirkabister. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3620.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch of Kirkabister,settlement 430m NE of NE corner of?

Loch of Kirkabister,settlement 430m NE of NE corner 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 SM3620.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch of Kirkabister,settlement 430m NE of NE corner of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Houlland, prehistoric house 320m E of (5.6 km), Trowie Loch, burnt mound complex 225m WSW of Vadill Cottage (5.7 km), The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston (5.8 km).

Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Houlland, prehistoric house 320m E of
Prehistoric house5.6 km
Trowie Loch, burnt mound complex 225m WSW of Vadill Cottage
Burnt mound complex 225m wsw of vadill cottage5.7 km
The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston
Iron Age · Broch 105m ne of benston5.8 km
Broch of Benston, broch 380m NW of Nesting Primary School
Iron Age · Broch 380m nw of nesting primary school6.2 km
Benston,house 600m W of
House6.3 km
Loch of Houlland, cairn 470m E of Clack
Cairn 470m e of clack6.4 km
Loch of Freester, chambered cairn 100m SE of Old Trafford
Neolithic · Chambered cairn 100m se of old trafford6.8 km
Hard Knowe, cairn 330m N of Muness
Cairn 330m n of muness7 km
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