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Skellister, burnt mound 115m SW of, is a prehistoric burnt mound situated in Shetland, Scotland. Burnt mounds are archaeological features characteristic of the Bronze Age and Iron Age, comprising heaps of fire-cracked stones accumulated through repeated heating and cooling cycles, typically associated with cooking or industrial thermal processes. The Skellister example represents one of many such monuments distributed across Shetland, reflecting the economic activities and settlement patterns of early prehistoric communities in the Northern Isles. The site's exact dimensions, preservation state, and specific dating evidence are documented in the Shetland archaeological record maintained by Historic Environment Scotland.
Skellister, burnt mound 115m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3584. View the official record →
Skellister, burnt mound 115m SW of, is a prehistoric burnt mound situated in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3584.
Skellister, burnt mound 115m SW 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 SM3584.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston (0.7 km), Broch of Benston, broch 380m NW of Nesting Primary School (1.1 km), Trowie Loch, burnt mound complex 225m WSW of Vadill Cottage (1.1 km).
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