Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPunds Water,house and enclosure to W of,Mangaster
Post-Medieval · House and enclosure to w of,mangaster

Punds Water,house and enclosure to W of,Mangaster

Scotland
HES SM3577
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
House and enclosure to w of,mangaster
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Punds Water is a post-medieval house and enclosure situated to the west of Mangaster in Shetland, Scotland. The structure dates from the post-medieval period and represents the settlement patterns characteristic of rural Shetland during this era. The site comprises a residential building with associated enclosure, typical of the modest agricultural holdings that defined the Shetland landscape following the medieval period. The precise construction date and architectural details of the house remain within the broader post-medieval chronology for the region, reflecting the domestic and farming practices of Shetland's early modern inhabitants.

Punds Water,house and enclosure to W of,Mangaster is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3577. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Punds Water,house and enclosure to W of,Mangaster?

Punds Water is a post-medieval house and enclosure situated to the west of Mangaster in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3577.

What period does Punds Water,house and enclosure to W of,Mangaster date from?

Punds Water,house and enclosure to W of,Mangaster dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a house and enclosure to w of,mangaster. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Punds Water,house and enclosure to W of,Mangaster?

Punds Water,house and enclosure to W 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 SM3577.

What other scheduled monuments are near Punds Water,house and enclosure to W of,Mangaster?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Isleburgh, chambered cairn 745m SSW of (3.3 km), Culsetter, prehistoric house 250m W of (4 km), Culsetter,house 100m WSW of (4.1 km).

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