Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTroswick, house 485m SSE of
House

Troswick, house 485m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM3724
Site type
House
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Troswick, house 485m SSE of, is an ancient house situated in Shetland, Scotland. The structure dates to the prehistoric or early historic period and represents domestic settlement evidence from the northern Scottish islands. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record as a ruined building foundation, contributing to the archaeological understanding of settlement patterns and domestic architecture in Shetland during its early occupation phases. Its precise dating and original form remain subjects of archaeological study, though the remains testify to sustained human habitation in this remote island location.

Troswick, house 485m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3724. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Troswick, house 485m SSE of?

Troswick, house 485m SSE of, is an ancient house situated in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3724.

Who is responsible for protecting Troswick, house 485m SSE of?

Troswick, house 485m SSE of 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 SM3724.

What other scheduled monuments are near Troswick, house 485m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clevigarth, broch and field system 965m NE of The Cottage, North Town (3.5 km), Links of Quendale, burnt mound 660m WNW of summit of Ward Hill (4.3 km), Erne's Ward, house 270m WNW of (4.5 km).

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