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Sandyhall mounds south of is a prehistoric monument complex located in Orkney, Scotland. The site comprises a series of archaeological mounds of Neolithic or Bronze Age date, reflecting the long history of settlement and land use in the Orkney Islands during the early prehistoric period. The physical remains represent cumulative occupation or ceremonial activity across successive phases of prehistory, though the precise chronology and function of individual mounds requires further archaeological investigation. The site forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of Orkney, an area exceptionally rich in Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments including chambered tombs, settlements, and ritual structures.
Sandyhall, mounds S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1376. View the official record →
Sandyhall mounds south of is a prehistoric monument complex located in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1376.
Sandyhall, mounds S 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 SM1376.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Wald, mounds and burnt mounds 350m NNE of (1.6 km), Burness,broch & chapel 200m S of (3.9 km), Damsay, St Mary's Chapel (5.2 km).
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