Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMidhouse, burial mounds 450m S of
Burial mounds

Midhouse, burial mounds 450m S of

Scotland
HES SM1349
Site type
Burial mounds
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Midhouse, burial mounds 450m S of is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Orkney, Scotland. The site comprises prehistoric burial mounds situated approximately 450 metres south of Midhouse. These monuments represent evidence of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period in the Orkney Islands, reflecting the burial traditions and settlement patterns of that era. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM1349.

Midhouse, burial mounds 450m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1349. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Midhouse, burial mounds 450m S of?

Midhouse, burial mounds 450m S of is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1349.

Who is responsible for protecting Midhouse, burial mounds 450m S of?

Midhouse, burial mounds 450m S of 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 SM1349.

What other scheduled monuments are near Midhouse, burial mounds 450m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Diamond Cottage,defended promontory N of (4.2 km), Knowe of Onston,or Unstan,chambered cairn (4.3 km), Little Barnhouse, mound, 160m NE of (4.9 km).

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