Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouth Newing, house and field system 170m W of
Post-Medieval · House and field system

South Newing, house and field system 170m W of

Scotland
HES SM3591
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
House and field system
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

South Newing is a post-medieval house and associated field system located approximately 170 metres west of South Newing in Shetland, Scotland. The site dates to the post-medieval period and represents the settlement and agricultural organisation characteristic of Shetland's early modern rural landscape. The remains comprise both structural elements of the dwelling and evidence of the field divisions that would have supported subsistence farming and stock management typical of island communities during this era. The site forms part of the broader archaeological record documenting domestic settlement patterns and agricultural practices in Shetland following the medieval period.

South Newing, house and field system 170m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3591. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Newing, house and field system 170m W of?

South Newing is a post-medieval house and associated field system located approximately 170 metres west of South Newing in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3591.

What period does South Newing, house and field system 170m W of date from?

South Newing, house and field system 170m W of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a house and field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting South Newing, house and field system 170m W of?

South Newing, house and field system 170m W 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 SM3591.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Newing, house and field system 170m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston (2 km), Loch of Houlland, cairn 470m E of Clack (2.2 km), Benston,house 600m W of (2.2 km).

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