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Longa Ness is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Shetland, Scotland, forming part of a broader archaeological landscape that includes associated farmsteads and field systems at Noonsbrough. The monument dates to the Neolithic period, representing the funerary and settlement practices of early farming communities in the northern isles. The chambered cairn itself is a substantial stone-built structure typical of Neolithic burial architecture in Scotland, whilst the surrounding field systems and farmstead remains indicate sustained occupation and agricultural exploitation of the landscape during this period. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance for understanding early settlement patterns, farming practices, and ritual activity in Shetland during the Neolithic.
Longa Ness,chambered cairn,farmsteads and field system,Noonsbrough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5553. View the official record →
Longa Ness is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Shetland, Scotland, forming part of a broader archaeological landscape that includes associated farmsteads and field systems at Noonsbrough. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5553.
Longa Ness,chambered cairn,farmsteads and field system,Noonsbrough dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn,farmsteads and field system,noonsbrough. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Longa Ness,chambered cairn,farmsteads and field system,Noonsbrough 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 SM5553.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gallow Hill,cairns SW,S and SE of (7.7 km), Stanydale, settlement, field system and cairns 620m ENE of Pund of Lea (7.7 km), Skeoverick, burnt mounds 150m NE and 115m ENE of (7.9 km).
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