Scheduled MonumentsScotlandVoe of Sound, prehistoric house 180m W of Point of Sandwall
Prehistoric house 180m w of point of sandwall

Voe of Sound, prehistoric house 180m W of Point of Sandwall

Scotland
HES SM8385
Site type
Prehistoric house 180m w of point of sandwall
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Voe of Sound is a Prehistoric house situated 180 metres west of Point of Sandwall in Shetland, Scotland. The structure belongs to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing one of numerous domestic settlements from early prehistory in the Shetland Islands. The site contributes to the archaeological record of early settlement patterns and domestic life in northern Scotland, though detailed structural remains have not been extensively documented in the main scholarly literature. The monument is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland designation system under reference SM8385.

Voe of Sound, prehistoric house 180m W of Point of Sandwall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8385. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Voe of Sound, prehistoric house 180m W of Point of Sandwall?

Voe of Sound is a Prehistoric house situated 180 metres west of Point of Sandwall in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8385.

Who is responsible for protecting Voe of Sound, prehistoric house 180m W of Point of Sandwall?

Voe of Sound, prehistoric house 180m W of Point of Sandwall 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 SM8385.

What other scheduled monuments are near Voe of Sound, prehistoric house 180m W of Point of Sandwall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Hevdas, fort, Gulberwick (1.1 km), Ness of Sound, coastal battery 470m SE of (1.3 km), Wick, chapel and burial ground 60m ENE of (1.7 km).

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