Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLunning,house 270m NE of the Knowes
House 270m ne of the knowes

Lunning,house 270m NE of the Knowes

Scotland
HES SM3575
Site type
House 270m ne of the knowes
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lunning, house 270m NE of the Knowes, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents evidence of early settlement activity in the Shetland Islands, though detailed archaeological investigation and publication of its findings remain limited in the wider scholarly record. The monument's precise dating and architectural characteristics are documented within the Historic Environment Scotland records system, where it is registered under the designation SM3575. Its presence contributes to understanding the distribution and nature of ancient habitation across the Shetland archipelago during the prehistoric period.

Lunning,house 270m NE of the Knowes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3575. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lunning,house 270m NE of the Knowes?

Lunning, house 270m NE of the Knowes, is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3575.

Who is responsible for protecting Lunning,house 270m NE of the Knowes?

Lunning,house 270m NE of the Knowes 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 SM3575.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lunning,house 270m NE of the Knowes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ward of Symbisterness,chambered cairn 400m SW of Symbister Bay (5.7 km), Sandwick,settlement & burnt mounds between Sandwick & Loch of Sandwick (6.3 km), Muckle Head, cairn 160m N of Scaur (7.1 km).

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