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Ness of Gruting is a post-medieval burnt mound situated in Shetland, Scotland, representing a form of agricultural infrastructure that continued in use well beyond the medieval period. The site comprises a burnt mound—a characteristic heap of fire-cracked stone—alongside associated farmsteads and field systems that demonstrate the settlement pattern and land use practices of the post-medieval Shetlandic community. Burnt mounds of this date functioned primarily in domestic and pastoral contexts, likely used for heating water in the processing of food or materials, and the surrounding field systems reflect the organization of arable and pastoral agriculture during this period. The archaeological remains collectively illustrate the economy and settlement organization of post-medieval Shetland.
Ness of Gruting,burnt mound,farmsteads and field systems is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5558. View the official record →
Ness of Gruting is a post-medieval burnt mound situated in Shetland, Scotland, representing a form of agricultural infrastructure that continued in use well beyond the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5558.
Ness of Gruting,burnt mound,farmsteads and field systems dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a burnt mound,farmsteads and field systems. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Ness of Gruting,burnt mound,farmsteads and field systems 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 SM5558.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craw Knowe,chambered cairn (1.3 km), Setter,chambered cairn 300m S of,Seli Voe (1.6 km), Setter,chambered cairn 470m NE of,Seli Voe (1.8 km).
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