Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSulma Water, prehistoric house 800m S of Fogrigarth
Post-Medieval · Prehistoric house 800m s of fogrigarth

Sulma Water, prehistoric house 800m S of Fogrigarth

Scotland
HES SM2037
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Prehistoric house 800m s of fogrigarth
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Sulma Water is a prehistoric house situated approximately 800 metres south of Fogrigarth in Shetland, Scotland. The structure represents evidence of domestic occupation during the prehistoric period in the Northern Isles, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and habitation practices in prehistoric Shetland. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM2037, ensuring its protection and documentation for future archaeological study and heritage management.

Sulma Water, prehistoric house 800m S of Fogrigarth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2037. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sulma Water, prehistoric house 800m S of Fogrigarth?

Sulma Water is a prehistoric house situated approximately 800 metres south of Fogrigarth in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2037.

What period does Sulma Water, prehistoric house 800m S of Fogrigarth date from?

Sulma Water, prehistoric house 800m S of Fogrigarth dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a prehistoric house 800m s of fogrigarth. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Sulma Water, prehistoric house 800m S of Fogrigarth?

Sulma Water, prehistoric house 800m S of Fogrigarth 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 SM2037.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sulma Water, prehistoric house 800m S of Fogrigarth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pinhoulland, settlement and field system 515m SE of (5.8 km), Loch of Kirkigarth,burnt mound S of (6 km), The Houb,burnt mound 150m NE of,Grunnavoe (6.4 km).

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