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Noonsbrough is a burnt mound situated on the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland. Burnt mounds of this type are archaeological features typically dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, characterised by accumulations of fire-cracked stone and charred material, though some may represent later activity. These monuments are thought to have served various functions, potentially including cooking, metalworking, or heat treatment of materials, though their precise purpose remains debated among archaeologists. The site at Noonsbrough contributes to the archaeological record of Shetland's prehistoric settlement and resource management practices.
Noonsbrough,burnt mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5526. View the official record →
Noonsbrough is a burnt mound situated on the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5526.
Noonsbrough,burnt mound 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 SM5526.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stanydale, settlement, field system and cairns 620m ENE of Pund of Lea (7.2 km), Gruting School,settlement and field system at head of Scutta Voe (7.6 km), Pinhoulland, settlement and field system 470m E of (8.1 km).
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