Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStanydale, cairns, 200m NNE of Northdykes
Cairns, 200m nne of northdykes

Stanydale, cairns, 200m NNE of Northdykes

Scotland
HES SM2029
Site type
Cairns, 200m nne of northdykes
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stanydale is a Neolithic cairn located approximately 200 metres north-north-east of Northdykes in Shetland, Scotland. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents one of the significant funerary or ceremonial structures of its era in the northern isles. The cairn's physical form and construction are consistent with Neolithic burial practices in Shetland, where such stone-built monuments served as focal points for communal deposition of the dead or ritual activity. Its survival in the Shetland landscape contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and funerary traditions of Neolithic communities in Scotland's most northerly region.

Stanydale, cairns, 200m NNE of Northdykes is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stanydale, cairns, 200m NNE of Northdykes?

Stanydale is a Neolithic cairn located approximately 200 metres north-north-east of Northdykes in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2029.

Who is responsible for protecting Stanydale, cairns, 200m NNE of Northdykes?

Stanydale, cairns, 200m NNE of Northdykes 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 SM2029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stanydale, cairns, 200m NNE of Northdykes?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ness of Gruting,burnt mound,farmsteads and field systems (2.9 km), Setter,chambered cairn 470m NE of,Seli Voe (2.9 km), Setter,chambered cairn 300m S of,Seli Voe (3.5 km).

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