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Three mounds

Raviehall,three mounds E of

Scotland
HES SM1368
Site type
Three mounds
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Raviehall, Three mounds E of is a Bronze Age or Iron Age funerary monument located in Orkney, Scotland. The site comprises three distinct mounds situated to the east of Raviehall and represents a form of burial practice characteristic of the later prehistoric period in the Northern Isles. The exact chronology and nature of the burials within the mounds remain subjects of archaeological study, though the monument type is consistent with cairn traditions observed across Orkney during the Bronze and Iron Ages. The site's survival into the modern period provides evidence of settlement and mortuary practices in this region during prehistory.

Raviehall,three mounds E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1368. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Raviehall,three mounds E of?

Raviehall, Three mounds E of is a Bronze Age or Iron Age funerary monument located in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1368.

Who is responsible for protecting Raviehall,three mounds E of?

Raviehall,three mounds E 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 SM1368.

What other scheduled monuments are near Raviehall,three mounds E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch of Clumly, broch (8.5 km), Stones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly (8.9 km), South Seatter, mound 220m NNE of, Yesnaby (9 km).

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