Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Gardie, prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures 660m NW of
Post-Medieval · Prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures

North Gardie, prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures 660m NW of

Scotland
HES SM13107
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

North Gardie is a prehistoric settlement comprising cairns and enclosures located approximately 660 metres north-west of the Post-Medieval settlement of North Gardie in Shetland, Scotland. The site contains structural remains dating to the prehistoric period, including burial cairns and associated enclosure systems that reflect patterns of settlement and land use in the Shetland Islands during antiquity. The monuments demonstrate the archaeological evidence for early habitation and ritual activity in this region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric Shetlandic communities and their territorial organisation. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under designation SM13107.

North Gardie, prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures 660m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Gardie, prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures 660m NW of?

North Gardie is a prehistoric settlement comprising cairns and enclosures located approximately 660 metres north-west of the Post-Medieval settlement of North Gardie in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13107.

What period does North Gardie, prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures 660m NW of date from?

North Gardie, prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures 660m NW of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting North Gardie, prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures 660m NW of?

North Gardie, prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures 660m NW 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 SM13107.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Gardie, prehistoric settlement, cairns and enclosures 660m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broch of Houlland,broch,Tumblin Hill (3.4 km), South Houllan,farmstead and field system 220m NW of (4.4 km), Groni Field,cairn (4.5 km).

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