Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoomi Shun, homestead S of Sevdale, Unst
Homestead s of sevdale, unst

Loomi Shun, homestead S of Sevdale, Unst

Scotland
HES SM7681
Site type
Homestead s of sevdale, unst
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loomi Shun is a prehistoric homestead located south of Sevdale on the island of Unst in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents settlement activity from the Iron Age or early medieval period, periods during which domestic occupation was widespread across the Shetland Islands. The homestead comprises the remains of stone-built structures typical of northern Scottish domestic architecture from these eras, evidencing local settlement patterns and building practices adapted to the island environment. Its designation by Historic Environment Scotland reflects its significance to the archaeological record of Unst and the broader understanding of Shetlandic settlement history.

Loomi Shun, homestead S of Sevdale, Unst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7681. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loomi Shun, homestead S of Sevdale, Unst?

Loomi Shun is a prehistoric homestead located south of Sevdale on the island of Unst in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7681.

Who is responsible for protecting Loomi Shun, homestead S of Sevdale, Unst?

Loomi Shun, homestead S of Sevdale, Unst 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 SM7681.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loomi Shun, homestead S of Sevdale, Unst?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gallow Hill, chambered cairn 650m SSW of, Unst (2.4 km), Mula, rectangular house 150m ENE of Head of Mula, Unst (3 km), Tur Ness, prehistoric houses and Norse settlement, Uyea (5 km).

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