Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMousa,homestead 570m ENE of Broch of Mousa
Iron Age · Homestead 570m ene of broch of mousa

Mousa,homestead 570m ENE of Broch of Mousa

Scotland
HES SM6039
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Homestead 570m ene of broch of mousa
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mousa Homestead is an Iron Age settlement located 570 metres east-north-east of the celebrated Broch of Mousa in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents a domestic occupation from the Iron Age period and forms part of the archaeological landscape surrounding one of Scotland's most complete surviving brochs. The homestead's proximity to the broch suggests contemporaneous settlement activity within this area of Shetland, contributing to understanding of Iron Age domestic life and settlement patterns in the Northern Isles. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance for studies of Iron Age habitation and community organisation in the north of Scotland.

Mousa,homestead 570m ENE of Broch of Mousa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6039. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mousa,homestead 570m ENE of Broch of Mousa?

Mousa Homestead is an Iron Age settlement located 570 metres east-north-east of the celebrated Broch of Mousa in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6039.

What period does Mousa,homestead 570m ENE of Broch of Mousa date from?

Mousa,homestead 570m ENE of Broch of Mousa dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a homestead 570m ene of broch of mousa. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mousa,homestead 570m ENE of Broch of Mousa?

Mousa,homestead 570m ENE of Broch of Mousa 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 SM6039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mousa,homestead 570m ENE of Broch of Mousa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mousa,burnt mounds 220m ENE of Broch of Mousa (0.3 km), Mousa, broch (0.6 km), Broch of Burraland, broch 890m E of Curefield (1.7 km).

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