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Unyatuak is an ancient mound situated approximately 180 metres west of Bonnyhill in the parish of Monquhanny, Orkney. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM1407. As with many such mounds in Orkney, it likely represents a settlement or burial feature of prehistoric date, though the specific period of construction and use would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The site's exact form and current condition are best verified through consultation of the Historic Environment Record held by Orkney Islands Council.
Unyatuak,mound 180m W of Bonnyhill,Monquhanny is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1407. View the official record →
Unyatuak is an ancient mound situated approximately 180 metres west of Bonnyhill in the parish of Monquhanny, Orkney. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1407.
Unyatuak,mound 180m W of Bonnyhill,Monquhanny 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 SM1407.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linton, chapel & graveyard 140m ENE of, Shapinsay (1.3 km), Hillock of Burroughston,broch (2 km), The Hillock,broch 500m NNW of Ness of Ork (2.8 km).
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