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Snarravoe is a post-medieval township and field system located on the island of Unst in Shetland, Scotland. The settlement represents the characteristic settlement pattern of the northern isles during the early modern period, comprising domestic structures arranged within an organised landscape of cultivation plots and pasture. The township and its associated fields date to the post-medieval era, reflecting the agricultural economy and social organisation of Shetland communities following the medieval period. The site preserves evidence of the traditional crofting and farming practices that sustained the population of Unst through the early modern centuries.
Snarravoe, township and field system, Unst is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7665. View the official record →
Snarravoe is a post-medieval township and field system located on the island of Unst in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7665.
Snarravoe, township and field system, Unst dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a township and field system, unst. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Snarravoe, township and field system, Unst 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 SM7665.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hoga Ness, broch, Unst (1.7 km), Gallow Hill, chambered cairn 650m SSW of, Unst (1.7 km), Mula, rectangular house 150m ENE of Head of Mula, Unst (2.2 km).
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