Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStany Cuml,cairn 450m NW of westmost point of Loch of Stavaness
Cairn 450m nw of westmost point of loch of stavaness

Stany Cuml,cairn 450m NW of westmost point of Loch of Stavaness

Scotland
HES SM3587
Site type
Cairn 450m nw of westmost point of loch of stavaness
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stany Cuml is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 450 metres northwest of the westernmost point of the Loch of Stavaness on the Shetland Islands. The monument consists of a substantial stone mound characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices, though the specific dating and excavation history of this particular cairn remain limited in the published archaeological record. Like other cairns of the Northern Isles, it likely served a funerary function and may have contained inhumations or cremations typical of the period. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM3587, reflecting its recognition as a scheduled monument of archaeological importance to the prehistoric landscape of Shetland.

Stany Cuml,cairn 450m NW of westmost point of Loch of Stavaness is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3587. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stany Cuml,cairn 450m NW of westmost point of Loch of Stavaness?

Stany Cuml is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 450 metres northwest of the westernmost point of the Loch of Stavaness on the Shetland Islands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3587.

Who is responsible for protecting Stany Cuml,cairn 450m NW of westmost point of Loch of Stavaness?

Stany Cuml,cairn 450m NW of westmost point of Loch of Stavaness 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 SM3587.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stany Cuml,cairn 450m NW of westmost point of Loch of Stavaness?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brough,broch on the Burrian 200m N of (5.6 km), Houlland, prehistoric house 320m E of (6.2 km), The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston (6.4 km).

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