Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly
Post-Medieval · Enclosure and stone setting, loch of clumly

Stones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly

Scotland
HES SM1393
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure and stone setting, loch of clumly
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stones of Via is a post-medieval enclosure and stone setting located at the Loch of Clumly in Orkney, Scotland. The monument consists of stones arranged in an enclosure pattern, characteristic of the post-medieval period's land management practices in the islands. The site's physical remains reflect the agricultural and pastoral organisation of Orkney during this later historical phase, when the formal demarcation of land became increasingly important to island communities. As recorded in the historic environment records, the monument represents evidence of settlement patterns and resource management during the post-medieval era in northern Scotland.

Stones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1393. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly?

Stones of Via is a post-medieval enclosure and stone setting located at the Loch of Clumly in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1393.

What period does Stones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly date from?

Stones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure and stone setting, loch of clumly. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly?

Stones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly 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 SM1393.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stones of Via, enclosure and stone setting, Loch of Clumly?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Diamond Cottage,defended promontory N of (4.8 km), Knowe of Onston,or Unstan,chambered cairn (4.9 km), Cummi Howe, broch (6.1 km).

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