Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMangaster Voe, prehistoric house 630m NW of Innbanks
Prehistoric house 630m nw of innbanks

Mangaster Voe, prehistoric house 630m NW of Innbanks

Scotland
HES SM3572
Site type
Prehistoric house 630m nw of innbanks
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Mangaster Voe is a prehistoric house situated approximately 630 metres north-west of Innbanks in Shetland, Scotland. The structure represents domestic settlement activity in Shetland during the prehistoric period, though the precise dating and cultural attribution require specialist archaeological assessment. The site's location in the voe landscape of Shetland reflects settlement patterns responsive to the islands' coastal geography and resource availability. As recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference HES INSPIRE SM3572, the site contributes to understanding of early habitation strategies in the Northern Isles.

Mangaster Voe, prehistoric house 630m NW of Innbanks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3572. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mangaster Voe, prehistoric house 630m NW of Innbanks?

Mangaster Voe is a prehistoric house situated approximately 630 metres north-west of Innbanks in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3572.

Who is responsible for protecting Mangaster Voe, prehistoric house 630m NW of Innbanks?

Mangaster Voe, prehistoric house 630m NW of Innbanks 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 SM3572.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mangaster Voe, prehistoric house 630m NW of Innbanks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W of (2.5 km), Culsetter,house 100m WSW of (2.6 km), Culsetter, prehistoric house 130m S of (2.7 km).

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