Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm
Barrow 225m sse of, holm

Lower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm

Scotland
HES SM6153
Site type
Barrow 225m sse of, holm
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm is a prehistoric burial mound located on the Orkney Mainland near the settlement of Holm. The barrow dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing an important funerary monument within Orkney's rich archaeological landscape. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM6153, reflecting its significance to understanding ancient burial practices and settlement patterns in the northern isles.

Lower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6153. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm?

Lower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm is a prehistoric burial mound located on the Orkney Mainland near the settlement of Holm. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6153.

Who is responsible for protecting Lower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm?

Lower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm 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 SM6153.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower Cornquoy, barrow 225m SSE of, Holm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Cairn,chambered cairn,Rose Ness (0.5 km), Castle Howe, Norse Castle and prehistoric settlement (1.2 km), East Broch of Burray (3.5 km).

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