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North Wald is a site of archaeological importance located in Orkney, Scotland, comprising mounds and burnt mounds situated approximately 350 metres north-north-east of the principal settlement. Burnt mounds, characteristic features of prehistoric and early historic landscapes in northern Britain, are typically composed of heat-fractured stone and charcoal debris resulting from intensive heating practices, often associated with cooking or water heating. The mounds at North Wald represent evidence of such thermal activity, though the precise dating and functional interpretation of this particular site remain matters for archaeological investigation. These features contribute to the archaeological record of Orkney's early settlement patterns and subsistence practices.
North Wald, mounds and burnt mounds 350m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1360. View the official record →
North Wald is a site of archaeological importance located in Orkney, Scotland, comprising mounds and burnt mounds situated approximately 350 metres north-north-east of the principal settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1360.
North Wald, mounds and burnt mounds 350m NNE 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 SM1360.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Damsay, St Mary's Chapel (3.8 km), The Hillock Broch, Finstown (4.8 km), Ingashowe,broch 300m NE of,Finstown (5.2 km).
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