Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSouth Seatter, mound 220m NNE of, Yesnaby
Mound 220m nne of, yesnaby

South Seatter, mound 220m NNE of, Yesnaby

Scotland
HES SM1380
Site type
Mound 220m nne of, yesnaby
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

South Seatter is a prehistoric mound located approximately 220 metres north-north-east of Yesnaby in Orkney, Scotland. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database as SM1380. The mound represents evidence of settlement activity in Orkney during the prehistoric period, though specific details regarding its precise dating and archaeological character remain limited in the published scholarly record. Like many such monuments in Orkney, it reflects the long sequence of human occupation across the islands from Neolithic times onwards.

South Seatter, mound 220m NNE of, Yesnaby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1380. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is South Seatter, mound 220m NNE of, Yesnaby?

South Seatter is a prehistoric mound located approximately 220 metres north-north-east of Yesnaby in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1380.

Who is responsible for protecting South Seatter, mound 220m NNE of, Yesnaby?

South Seatter, mound 220m NNE of, Yesnaby 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 SM1380.

What other scheduled monuments are near South Seatter, mound 220m NNE of, Yesnaby?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burn of Selta, farmsteads, field system and associated remains (3.8 km), Skae Frue, mound 300m SW of Buckan (5.2 km), Ring of Bookan,chambered cairn 180m SW of Bookan (5.3 km).

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