Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLund, houses to WNW of Old House of Lund, Unst
Houses to wnw of old house of lund, unst

Lund, houses to WNW of Old House of Lund, Unst

Scotland
HES SM7663
Site type
Houses to wnw of old house of lund, unst
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The ancient houses to WNW of Old House of Lund, Unst, is a prehistoric settlement site located in the northern Isle of Unst in Shetland, Scotland. The site comprises structural remains of domestic buildings from the Iron Age period, reflecting the settlement patterns and construction practices of ancient Shetland communities. The ruins demonstrate the characteristic building traditions of northern Scotland during this era, with evidence of stone-built structures adapted to the local environment and available materials. This site contributes to archaeological understanding of domestic life and settlement distribution in the Northern Isles during the pre-medieval period.

Lund, houses to WNW of Old House of Lund, Unst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7663. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lund, houses to WNW of Old House of Lund, Unst?

The ancient houses to WNW of Old House of Lund, Unst, is a prehistoric settlement site located in the northern Isle of Unst in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7663.

Who is responsible for protecting Lund, houses to WNW of Old House of Lund, Unst?

Lund, houses to WNW of Old House of Lund, 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 SM7663.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lund, houses to WNW of Old House of Lund, Unst?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Snabrough, broch, burnt mound and settlements, Unst (1 km), Loomi Shun, homestead S of Sevdale, Unst (1.2 km), Snarravoe, township and field system, Unst (1.8 km).

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