Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth House,prehistoric house 200m SSW of,East Burra
Prehistoric house 200m ssw of,east burra

North House,prehistoric house 200m SSW of,East Burra

Scotland
HES SM6215
Site type
Prehistoric house 200m ssw of,east burra
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

North House is a prehistoric dwelling located approximately two hundred metres south-south-west of East Burra in Shetland, Scotland. The structure represents evidence of early settlement patterns in the Northern Isles during the prehistoric period. As a ground-level house site, it contributes to the archaeological record of domestic occupation in Shetland prior to the medieval period. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under designation SM6215 and remains significant for understanding the development of human habitation in these island communities during antiquity.

North House,prehistoric house 200m SSW of,East Burra is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6215. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North House,prehistoric house 200m SSW of,East Burra?

North House is a prehistoric dwelling located approximately two hundred metres south-south-west of East Burra in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6215.

Who is responsible for protecting North House,prehistoric house 200m SSW of,East Burra?

North House,prehistoric house 200m SSW of,East Burra 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 SM6215.

What other scheduled monuments are near North House,prehistoric house 200m SSW of,East Burra?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Skuta Noost, cists 55m W and 95m NW of (0.7 km), Papil, church and burial ground 130m NW of (0.8 km), Branchiclett, prehistoric settlement 265m SSW of (3.8 km).

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