Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSuther Ness,grave & house
Grave & house

Suther Ness,grave & house

Scotland
HES SM3583
Site type
Grave & house
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Suther Ness grave and house is a prehistoric monument located in Shetland, comprising both burial and domestic remains. The site represents evidence of early settlement patterns in Shetland during the ancient period, with archaeological deposits indicating occupation and mortuary practices at this location. The physical remains consist of structural features associated with habitation alongside a grave, providing insight into the relationship between domestic and ceremonial activity in prehistoric Shetland. This monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland record (INSPIRE reference SM3583) and contributes to understanding of early settlement and burial traditions in the Northern Isles.

Suther Ness,grave & house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3583. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Suther Ness,grave & house?

Suther Ness grave and house is a prehistoric monument located in Shetland, comprising both burial and domestic remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3583.

Who is responsible for protecting Suther Ness,grave & house?

Suther Ness,grave & house 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 SM3583.

What other scheduled monuments are near Suther Ness,grave & house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch of Huxter,dun,Whalsay (3.5 km), Ward of Symbisterness,chambered cairn 400m SW of Symbister Bay (3.8 km), Sandwick,settlement & burnt mounds between Sandwick & Loch of Sandwick (4 km).

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