Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLunning,house 70m N of Ramna Geo
House 70m n of ramna geo

Lunning,house 70m N of Ramna Geo

Scotland
HES SM3464
Site type
House 70m n of ramna geo
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lunning is a prehistoric house situated approximately 70 metres north of Ramna Geo in Shetland, Scotland. The structure dates to the Neolithic period and represents evidence of early settlement patterns in the Shetland Islands. The site is recorded within the national heritage record under reference HES INSPIRE SM3464. Archaeological investigation of such domestic structures in Shetland contributes to understanding of early inhabitation and subsistence practices in the northern Scottish islands during the prehistoric era.

Lunning,house 70m N of Ramna Geo is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3464. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lunning,house 70m N of Ramna Geo?

Lunning is a prehistoric house situated approximately 70 metres north of Ramna Geo in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3464.

Who is responsible for protecting Lunning,house 70m N of Ramna Geo?

Lunning,house 70m N of Ramna Geo 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 SM3464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lunning,house 70m N of Ramna Geo?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sandwick,settlement & burnt mounds between Sandwick & Loch of Sandwick (6.1 km), Loch of Huxter,dun,Whalsay (7 km), Muckle Head, cairn 160m N of Scaur (7.2 km).

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