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Sandwick is a burnt mound settlement in Shetland, Scotland, located between the settlement of Sandwick and the Loch of Sandwick. The site comprises archaeological remains characteristic of Bronze Age and Iron Age occupation, including burnt stone mounds formed through the disposal of heated rocks used in cooking and water heating activities. Such burnt mounds are a distinctive feature of northern Scottish prehistory and indicate sustained settlement activity during the later prehistoric period. The site's location near freshwater resources reflects the practical requirements of ancient communities and contributes to understanding Bronze and Iron Age settlement patterns in Shetland's archaeological landscape.
Sandwick,settlement & burnt mounds between Sandwick & Loch of Sandwick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3581. View the official record →
Sandwick is a burnt mound settlement in Shetland, Scotland, located between the settlement of Sandwick and the Loch of Sandwick. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3581.
Sandwick,settlement & burnt mounds between Sandwick & Loch of Sandwick 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 SM3581.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ward of Symbisterness,chambered cairn 400m SW of Symbister Bay (0.6 km), Loch of Huxter,dun,Whalsay (2 km), Suther Ness,grave & house (4 km).
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