Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPunds Water,chambered cairn 60m S of,Mangaster
Neolithic · Chambered cairn 60m s of,mangaster

Punds Water,chambered cairn 60m S of,Mangaster

Scotland
HES SM2042
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered cairn 60m s of,mangaster
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Punds Water is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 60 metres south of Mangaster in Shetland, Scotland. The monument belongs to the tradition of megalithic burial structures characteristic of the Neolithic period in the Scottish islands, representing a significant example of early ceremonial and funerary architecture in this region. The cairn would have served as a communal burial monument, a form of monumental construction that reflects the social and ritual practices of Neolithic communities in Shetland.

Punds Water,chambered cairn 60m S of,Mangaster is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2042. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Punds Water,chambered cairn 60m S of,Mangaster?

Punds Water is a Neolithic chambered cairn located approximately 60 metres south of Mangaster in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2042.

What period does Punds Water,chambered cairn 60m S of,Mangaster date from?

Punds Water,chambered cairn 60m S of,Mangaster dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered cairn 60m s of,mangaster. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Punds Water,chambered cairn 60m S of,Mangaster?

Punds Water,chambered cairn 60m S of,Mangaster 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 SM2042.

What other scheduled monuments are near Punds Water,chambered cairn 60m S of,Mangaster?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Isleburgh, chambered cairn 745m SSW of (3 km), Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W of (3.7 km), Culsetter,house 100m WSW of (3.8 km).

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