Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewing,house 100m E of South Newing
House 100m e of south newing

Newing,house 100m E of South Newing

Scotland
HES SM3604
Site type
House 100m e of south newing
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newing House, situated approximately 100 metres east of South Newing in Shetland, Scotland, is an ancient dwelling of uncertain date and provenance. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM3604, indicating its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological interest. Limited published information exists regarding its precise chronology and original construction methods, though its location within the dispersed settlement pattern of Shetland suggests habitation during a period when such domestic sites were characteristic of the islands' landscape. The monument's current physical state and specific architectural features would require direct archaeological investigation to establish its cultural affiliation and period of occupation.

Newing,house 100m E of South Newing is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3604. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newing,house 100m E of South Newing?

Newing House, situated approximately 100 metres east of South Newing in Shetland, Scotland, is an ancient dwelling of uncertain date and provenance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3604.

Who is responsible for protecting Newing,house 100m E of South Newing?

Newing,house 100m E of South Newing 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 SM3604.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newing,house 100m E of South Newing?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston (2 km), Trowie Loch, burnt mound complex 225m WSW of Vadill Cottage (2.2 km), Benston,house 600m W of (2.3 km).

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