Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStaffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE of
Shell midden

Staffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM7848
Site type
Shell midden
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Staffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE of is a prehistoric shell midden located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Shell middens of this type are accumulations of discarded mollusc shells and other food refuse that document marine resource exploitation during the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods. The site's precise dating and extent would require consultation of specialist archaeological records held by Historic Environment Scotland, though such deposits typically indicate seasonal or recurring exploitation of coastal resources by hunter-gatherer or early farming communities. The midden's location and archaeological record contribute to understanding settlement patterns and subsistence strategies in the Scottish Highlands during prehistory.

Staffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7848. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Staffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE of?

Staffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE of is a prehistoric shell midden located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7848.

Who is responsible for protecting Staffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE of?

Staffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE 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 SM7848.

What other scheduled monuments are near Staffin House, shell midden 1050m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Ban,cairn 350m E of Staffin Lodge,Kilmuir (0.4 km), Garafad,depopulated settlement,Kilmuir (0.7 km), Garafad,chambered cairn 100m W of Cadha Riach (1 km).

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